Newcastle's Dream Moment: 4-1 Victory over PSG in the Champions League
Newcastle is living a dream moment after their 4-1 victory over PSG at St. James' Park in Matchday 2 of the Champions League. In this match, the 'Magpies' had the participation of Miguel Almirón, who scored and broke a record of a historic national football player in this European club competition. Here we tell you everything.
The return of Newcastle to the Champions League awakens nostalgia among football fans, as the last participation of this English club in this competition was 20 years ago. It was precisely in that campaign that they had the remembered 'Maestrito' Nolberto Solano in the squad, the orchestra man of the team along with Shay Given, Alan Shearer, Shola Ameobi, among others.
Following this same line, before today's match against PSG, the last goal of Newcastle in the Champions League was scored by Nolberto Solano. The Peruvian made his presence felt in the duel against Partizan in the third round of the competition in the 2003/04 season and is now surpassed by Paraguayan Miguel Almirón who scored against PSG.
The Peruvian scored a great goal after a cross from the left. Solano took advantage of his good footwork and inside the box he shot to the far post of Ivica Kralj, giving the victory to the 'Magpies' against the Serbian team in the third round of the competition.
However, despite the Paraguayan breaking the 20-year-old record, the Peruvian remains a highly recognized figure in the club and a player who left a legacy in the Premier League and international tournaments.
How is Newcastle doing in the Champions League?
With the victory against PSG, Newcastle is leading the group with 4 points, leaving behind PSG with 3 points, Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan with 2 units. Remember that these clubs make up the feared "group of death".