Match report
Newcastle Defeats Qarabag 3–2 in UEFA Champions League
Newcastle
3–2
FT
Qarabag
Feb 24, 2026
Newcastle triumphed in a closely contested UEFA Champions League match against Qarabag, securing a 3-2 victory. Goals from Tonali, Joelinton, and Botman were crucial for Newcastle's lead, while missed opportunities by Qarabag, including a missed penalty, ultimately sealed their fate.
Key Facts
- • Newcastle scored three goals through S. Tonali (4'), Joelinton (6'), and S. Botman (52')
- • Qarabag managed two goals from C. Duran (51') and E. Çəfərquliyev (57') after a missed penalty by M. Janković
- • Newcastle made several substitutions to maintain their lead, with K. Trippier, S. Botman, and Joelinton being replaced
- • Qarabag's late substitutions failed to turn the tide of the match
Lineups
Newcastle
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 32 Aaron Ramsdale (G)
- 2 Kieran Trippier (D)
- 4 Sven Botman (D)
- 33 Dan Burn (D)
- 37 Alex Murphy (D)
- 7 Joelinton (M)
- 8 Sandro Tonali (M)
- 27 Nick Woltemade (M)
- 23 Jacob Murphy (F)
- 18 William Osula (F)
- 11 Harvey Barnes (F)
Substitutes
- 3 Lewis Hall
- 28 Joe Willock
- 10 Anthony Gordon
- 9 Yoane Wissa
- 1 Nick Pope
- 26 John Ruddy
- 58 Aidan Harris
- 61 Leo Shahar
- 20 Anthony Elanga
- 62 Sean Neave
Qarabag
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 99 Mateusz Kochalski (G)
- 2 Matheus Silva (D)
- 55 Bədavi Hüseynov (D)
- 81 Kevin Medina (D)
- 18 Dani Bolt (M)
- 35 Pedro Bicalho (M)
- 8 Marko Janković (M)
- 44 Elvin Jafarguliyev (M)
- 9 Joni Montiel (F)
- 10 Abdellah Zoubir (F)
- 17 Camilo Durán (F)
Substitutes
- 20 Kady Borges
- 21 Oleksiy Kashchuk
- 89 Amin Ramazanov
- 97 Fabijan Buntić
- 27 Toral Bayramov
- 30 Abbas Hüseynov
- 15 Leandro Andrade
- 11 Emmanuel Addai
- 32 Hikmat Cabrayilzada
- 22 Musa Qurbanlı
Timeline
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4' Newcastle Goal · Normal GoalS. Tonali · Assist: W. Osula
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6' Newcastle Goal · Normal GoalJoelinton · Assist: H. Barnes
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51' Qarabag Goal · Normal GoalC. Duran · Assist: J. Montiel
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52' Newcastle Goal · Normal GoalS. Botman · Assist: K. Trippier
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53' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Trippier · On: L. Hall
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53' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Botman · On: J. Willock
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54' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3Off: Joelinton · On: Anthony Gordon
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57' Qarabag Goal · Missed PenaltyM. Janković · Assist: M. Janković
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57' Qarabag Goal · Normal GoalE. Cəfərquliyev · Assist: M. Janković
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62' Qarabag subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Montiel · On: Kady
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69' Qarabag subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Duran · On: O. Kashchuk
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73' Newcastle subst · Substitution 4Off: W. Osula · On: Y. Wissa
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79' Qarabag subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Janković · On: M. Qurbanly
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79' Qarabag subst · Substitution 4Off: Richard Almeida · On: E. Addai
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79' Qarabag subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Cəfərquliyev · On: T. Bayramov
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80' Qarabag Card · Yellow CardPedro Bicalho
Roughing
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87' Newcastle subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Murphy · On: L. Shahar
Match Stats
| Stat | Newcastle | Qarabag |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 4 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 80% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 13 |
| Corners | 8 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 592 | 322 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 6 |
| xG | 2.62 | 1.34 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 5 |
| Possession | 65% | 35% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 531 | 258 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 8 |
| Saves | 4 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Newcastle took an early lead within the first six minutes through Tonali and Joelinton, putting pressure on Qarabag from the start.
- ▸ The momentum shifted when S. Botman scored in the 52nd minute after Qarabag had just reduced the deficit to one goal with C. Duran's strike.