Key Takeaways:
- Newcastle convincingly overcame Royal Union Saint-Gilloise 4-0 away in Belgium in the second round of the Champions League
- Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon (twice from the penalty spot), and Harvey Barnes scored for the Magpies
- This marked Newcastle’s first Champions League victory, following a 1-2 home defeat to Barcelona two weeks ago
Match Overview
Newcastle United delivered a dominant display in Belgium during the second round of the Champions League, defeating Royal Union Saint-Gilloise 4-0. The Magpies controlled proceedings from the outset, demonstrating both attacking flair and defensive solidity to collect their first points of the group stage.
First Half Action
The visitors took charge early, with new signing Nick Woltemade registering the opening goal after linking up with Sandro Tonali. Newcastle doubled their advantage just minutes before the interval when Anthony Gordon calmly converted a penalty, sending the ball to the left corner as the Saint-Gilloise goalkeeper dived in the opposite direction.
Woltemade, Barnes and Gordon (x2) all on target
Newcastle put four past Union Saint-Gilloise for a resounding first win of their #UCL campaign ⚫️⚪️ pic.twitter.com/az4xqJbzqw
— Premier League USA (@PLinUSA) October 1, 2025
Second Half Dominance
Newcastle maintained their authoritative performance after the break. Gordon once again found the net from the penalty spot in the 64th minute. In the 80th minute, a swift counterattack resulted in a fourth goal – William Osula teed up Harvey Barnes, who slotted the ball past Kjell Scherpen to seal an emphatic victory.
Champions League Group Stage Progress
This emphatic result provided Newcastle with their maiden win in this season’s Champions League campaign, following a narrow 1-2 defeat at home to Barcelona a fortnight prior.
| Fixture | Score | Goal Scorers |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle | 0-4 | Woltemade, Gordon (2, pen.), Barnes |
| Newcastle vs Barcelona | 1-2 | Not specified |
