Joelinton's Goal Not Enough for Toon

Newcastle United's hopes of advancing in the Champions League were dashed as they were defeated by AC Milan in a thrilling match. Despite taking the lead through a goal from Joelinton, Newcastle couldn't hold off Milan's comeback. The loss means that Newcastle will not progress to the knockout stage of the competition.

No Shortcuts in the Champions League

The Champions League is a competition that demands elite-level wisdom and experience, and Newcastle's owners were unable to buy their way to success. Manchester City, for example, took multiple attempts to get through the group stage and over a decade to win the tournament. Newcastle's journey in Europe has come to an end, highlighting the competitive nature of the Champions League.

Milan's Experience Prevails

AC Milan, a team with seven European titles and semi-finalists last season, used their experience and skill to deny Newcastle even a consolation spot in the Europa League. Christian Pulisic and Samuel Chukwueze were the heroes for Milan as they fired their team to victory. It was a devastating blow for Newcastle, who were hoping for a different outcome.

Tough Road Ahead for Newcastle

Newcastle can take pride in their campaign but will face challenges in returning to the top table next season. Their away form has been a major struggle, and it will be crucial for them to address this if they want to compete at the highest level. Despite their efforts, Newcastle will not be advancing in Europe this season.

Thrilling Match Ends in Heartbreak for Newcastle

Newcastle put up a strong fight against Milan, with Joelinton opening the scoring in the 33rd minute. However, Milan came back strong in the second half, equalizing through Christian Pulisic and securing the win with a late goal from Samuel Chukwueze. Newcastle's hopes of progressing in the Champions League were shattered by Milan's comeback.

UEFA's Incompetence on Display

The match was filled with tension and drama, with news of goals and disallowed goals in the other match between Paris St Germain and Borussia Dortmund adding to the excitement. The decision to scrap the group stage in future tournaments has been met with confusion and criticism, highlighting UEFA's incompetence. The match between Newcastle and Milan was a rollercoaster of emotions, ultimately ending in disappointment for the Toon.