Newcastle United cruised into the last 16 of the Champions League following another victory against Qarabag. Eddie Howe's side already had one foot in the next round after a 6-1 rout in Azerbaijan last week. Much-changed Newcastle duly picked up from where they left off in Baku, after again racing into a two-goal lead, but this was a night where spirited Qarabag gave a much better account of themselves thereafter. Newcastle defender Sven Botman quickly restored Newcastle's seven-goal aggregate lead when he headed home from Kieran Trippier's corner kick, but Qarabag responded once again. Newcastle pushed for another, but the hosts ultimately had to be content with an emphatic 9-3 aggregate win as they set up a last 16 tie against either Barcelona or Chelsea.

Source: BBC February 24, 2026 20:59 UTC