Newcastle Champions League hopes left hanging as Dortmund trash visitors 2-0

Newcastle United’s Champions League campaign is left hanging after a 2-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund left them on the brink of exit. This defeat comes just over a month after Newcastle’s impressive victory against PSG, which had raised hopes of a successful campaign. Newcastle Champions League hopes left hanging as Dortmund trash visitors 2-0Newcastle Champions League hopes left hanging as Dortmund trash visitors 2-0Dortmund’s second goal – Getty image Joelinton missed a rare opportunity to level the score at 1-0. However, the Magpies failed to show their mettle against a strong Dortmund side. Eddie Howe’s tactical decisions, including starting youngster Lewis Hall and benching first-choice wingers Miguel Almiron and Anthony Gordon, have now been criticized. Borussia Dortmund managed to stifle Newcastle with goals from Niclas Fullkrug and Julian Brandt.

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