Newcastle Reaches Champions League Round of 16

- This marks Newcastle United's most successful run in the Champions League, surpassing their progression to the second group stage in the 2002-03 season. This is their fourth appearance in the competition's history. - Winger Anthony Gordon has been a standout player, scoring four goals in the first leg against Qarabag. With 10 goals in the current Champions League season, he has surpassed Alan Shearer's club record for the most goals in a single European campaign. - The presence of six English clubs in the Round of 16 is a new record for the UEFA Champions League, the first time any country has had this many teams qualify for the knockout stages. - In the second leg at St. James' Park, goals came from Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, and Sven Botman. For Botman, it was his first-ever goal in the Champions League. - The draw for the Round of 16 will take place on Friday, February 27, 2026, in Nyon, Switzerland. - Due to the draw structure based on league phase rankings, Newcastle United will face either Chelsea or Barcelona in the Round of 16. - Under the current format, there is no country protection in the knockout stage, meaning teams from the same national association can be drawn against each other. - The Round of 16 matches are scheduled to be played on the 10th/11th and 17th/18th of March 2026.