Newcastle showed the form and level of performance that earned them a top four finish in the Premier League last season with a masterclass performance against 2020 finalists.
Newcastle dreadful performance against Milan on opening day looks like a million years ago now after they demolished European powerhouses Paris Saint-Gemain 4-1.
St James Park was ready for its first Champions League game in two decades, and the atmosphere was absolutely rapturous, spurring the Magpies to a famous victory over the French champions.
How it happened
Newcastle started brilliantly, pressing high against the Paris Saint-Germain backline, who struggled to play out.
PSG found their footing and started to venture forward. They went close to taking the lead when Kylian Mbappe found Ousmane Dembele, but the former Barcelona man fired wide.
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22:01 - 04.10.2023
Porto vs Barcelona: Let off! Xavi's men triumph over unlucky Dragons
Barcelona take a big step in their Champions League group after defeating closest rivals Porto away from home.
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22:23 - 04.10.2023
Dortmund vs AC Milan: Chukwueze struggles to impress as AC Milan settle for a draw in Germany
AC Milan and Dortmund played a goalless draw in their second group-stage fixture in the UEFA Champions League.
Newcastle broke the deadlock in the 17th minute of the game when Gianluigi Donarumma failed to handle Isak's shot properly, and Almiron was alive to fire in the rebound.
Dan Burn soon made it too, with a towering header, after the PSG backline failed to properly take out the trash.
Another Donarumma error handed the Magpies their third goal of the game in the 50th minute when Sean Longstaff's strike went under the Italy international's arm.
A Lucas Hernandez header pulled one back for the hosts, but thanks to a brilliant Fabian Schar strike from range.