Newcastle Crush Union Saint-Gilloise 4-0 in Champions League Debut

On Wednesday, October 4th, 2025, Newcastle United recorded their first Champions League group stage victory with a dominant 4-0 win over Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise in Brussels. The Magpies, who had lost their opening match against Barcelona last month, bounced back in style to earn their first points of the European campaign.

The match was marked by several standout performances, including that of 23-year-old German midfielder Nick Woltemade, whose summer signing from Bayern Munich had been criticized by the German club's board member Karl-Heinz Rummenigge as "foolish." However, Woltemade proved his worth by scoring the opening goal, albeit with some initial confusion over the scorer.

Winger Anthony Elanga, who joined Newcastle in a high-profile move during the summer, also played a pivotal role, terrorizing the Union defense with his blistering pace and dangerous crosses. Elanga's efforts led to two penalty kicks, which were converted by Anthony Gordon, before Harvey Barnes completed the scoring in the second half.

The comprehensive victory leaves Newcastle with three points from their opening two Champions League matches, a significant boost for Eddie Howe's side, who have struggled in the Premier League so far this season. With this result, the Magpies will look to build momentum and kickstart their domestic campaign when they host Nottingham Forest on Sunday.