In a crucial Champions League encounter Newcastle United suffered a damaging 2-0 defeat at the hands of Borussia Dortmund at Signal-Iduna Park.
The Bundesliga giants took the lead midway through the first half, courtesy of Niclas Fullkrug’s goal.
Despite having a few chances to level things up, Newcastle couldn’t convert, and Julian Brandt’s late strike on the counter-attack ended any hopes of a comeback for Eddie Howe’s men.
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The result has put Newcastle’s qualification hopes in jeopardy, as they are now three points behind Dortmund in the group standings.
The Magpies will face a daunting away tie against Paris Saint-Germain in their next encounter, which could prove to be a crucial match in determining their fate in the tournament.
If they fail to secure a positive result, they could be eliminated from the competition.
