Key Takeaways:
- Newcastle booked a minimum place in the Champions League playoff phase following a commanding 3-0 victory over PSV Eindhoven at St James’ Park
- Yoane Wissa netted his first Champions League goal in the 8th minute, while Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes added further strikes for the hosts
- Bruno Guimarães was forced off before half-time due to injury, offering the only setback for the Magpies ahead of their final match against Paris Saint-Germain
Match Analysis
Newcastle United produced an emphatic performance at St James’ Park, easing past PSV Eindhoven 3-0 and guaranteeing at least a playoff place in the Champions League. The result temporarily lifted Eddie Howe’s men into the competition’s top eight, though they now prepare for a stern away test against reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the final fixture.
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— Newcastle United (@NUFC) January 21, 2026
First-Half Brilliance Sends the Magpies Ahead
From the outset, Newcastle dictated proceedings with relentless tempo, applying intense pressure to the PSV backline and exposing flaws in the Dutch side’s early play. Their energetic opening paid off in the 8th minute when Yoane Wissa scored his maiden Champions League goal. Capitalising on a misjudged clearance from PSV keeper Matěj Kovář, Bruno Guimarães picked out Joelinton, whose precise pass located an unmarked Wissa. The striker responded with a skilful lob over Kovář to open the scoring.
Maintaining their stranglehold on the match, the hosts doubled their advantage after thirty minutes. Wissa remained heavily involved, exploiting an error from Gasirowski before supplying Anthony Gordon, who finished clinically to extend Newcastle’s lead to 2-0.
Clinical Finish and Injury Concerns
Newcastle showed no sign of relenting after the interval, sealing the result with a third goal in the 65th minute. Harvey Barnes benefited from another incisive move by the home side, finishing off a well-orchestrated attack to secure the 3-0 result and definitively end PSV’s resistance.
The only blemish on an otherwise dominant display arrived late in the first half, as influential midfielder Bruno Guimarães was substituted due to injury, providing Eddie Howe with a potential problem ahead of the crucial visit to Paris.
| Team | Score | Goal Scorers |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 3 | Yoane Wissa (8′), Anthony Gordon (30′), Harvey Barnes (65′) |
| PSV Eindhoven | 0 | – |
Looking Ahead
With their playoff qualification secured, Newcastle United now look towards their daunting final encounter away to Paris Saint-Germain, aiming to build on their strong European campaign despite the setback of Bruno Guimarães’ injury.
