 The confusion arose from the same name of venues but as well as navigation skills of the fan. He, nonetheless, ended up watching a football match - Exeter vs Lincold City - after the League One team's venue officials saw the confusion and tried to cheer up the sad Barcelona fan.

Champions League | A fan thought he was at St James' Park to watch Barcelona vs Newcastle. He was off 600 km

The Spanish player, aged only 18 years and 240 days, is now the youngest to play 30 UEFA Champions League matches and he celebrated it with a brilliant injury-time rescue act for his team as Barcelona drew first leg of R16 Champions League match 1-1 vs Newcastle United.

Champions League | WATCH - Lamine Yamal saves Barcelona vs Newcastle in historic UCL appearance

The Spanish giants play their first-leg match in Champions League R16 away from home on March 10 after finishing in top 8 on the points table. The reason behhind their rare request is the FC Barcelona's residential elections on March 15.

Champions League: Barcelona ask to move R16 second-leg home fixture - Here's why

Thanks to Gordon, who completed his hattrick in 33 minutes - Newcastle beat Qarabag 6-1 and have almost advanced to the next round. The England international scored four goals - all in first half - only the second player to do so in a Champions League match and the first in a knockout match.

Champions League | 'Fantastic Four night': Gordon creates history in Newcastle vs Qarabag with 33-minute hattrick

Patrick Dorgu connected sweetly with a looping ball on his left foot for the only goal to compound Newcastle's miserable away form despite the visitors dominating the second half.

Premier League: Patrick Dorgu delivers winner for depleted Man Utd against Newcastle

Man City face Newcastle in the last four, while Chelsea will take on Arsenal or Crystal Palace in the semis of the EFL. 

EFL Cup: Ryan Cherki inspires Man City, Newcastle strike late to reach semis

Pep Guardiola reacted angrily after he was filmed close up following the final whistle, when he was involved in discussions with Newcastle player Bruno Guimaraes and match officials.

Premier League: Pep Guardiola 'ashamed' over behaviour at Newcastle United

Pep Guardiola stormed onto the pitch at full-time to confront referee Sam Barrott, but later said "everything is fine" when asked about the incident.

Premier League: Newcastle dent Man City's title bid as Ashley Barnes scores brace

Liverpool opened the scoring in the 35th minute when Ryan Gravenberch scored from the edge of the box, having made his first appearance of the season. Things went from bad to worse for the home side as half time approached.

Watch: Teenager Rio Ngumoha scripts history with 100th-minute winner as Liverpool edge Newcastle in thriller

Alexander Isak’s current contract runs out at the end of the 2027-28 season, meaning he still has three more years remaining on the deal. Considering Newcastle have big commitments in the Premier League and now the Champions League, Isak will be essential to the club’s success.

Explained: Alexander Isak-Newcastle United saga as player pushes for Liverpool switch in summer transfer window

It is all but over between Newcastle United and Alexander Isak as the player took to his Instagram handle on Tuesday (Aug 19) to show his frustration at the club. The 25-year-old boycotted the PFA awards ceremony as he move to Liverpool hangs in balance. 

'Bench him and don’t sell him': Fans react as Alexander Isak-Newcastle United saga reaches breaking point

Malick Thiaw -- capped three times for Germany -- joined AC Milan from Schalke 04 in 2022 and made 85 appearances in all competitions during his three years at the Serie A club.

Newcastle United sign Germany defender Malick Thiaw from AC Milan

Benjamin Sesko transfer news: Manchester United submit bid for Leipzig striker after Newcastle United intensifies pursuit

Isak's 23 Premier League goals last season made him one of the world's hottest properties, and he has been linked with English champions Liverpool.

Transfer Window: Star striker Alexander Isak considers Newcastle exit - Report

Diaz's first-half strike at Anfield was cancelled out by Robertson's late own goal, but Van Dijk headed Liverpool's winner in the closing moments. World, Sports, Football

Liverpool close in on PL title, Newcastle maul Manchester United to enter top four

Newcastle, still on a high after winning the League Cup last month, are up to fifth in the table, level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea but with a game in hand. Football Sports

Premier League: Newcastle boost Champions League chances with thumping win over Leicester

Sports, Football: Newcastle produced a superb display to beat Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley on Sunday, securing the Magpies' first major prize since the 1969 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.

Newcastle United revel in 'strange smell' of success after League Cup glory against Liverpool

Sports, Football: Sitting 15 points clear at top of the Premier League, the Reds are within touching distance of a record-equalling 20th English title and their first since 2020

League Cup: Arne Slot eyes first Liverpool trophy against Newcastle United in final

Sports, Football: The Sweden international was not in his house in Northumberland, when the gang broke in through a glass door last April, Newcastle Crown Court was told

Newcastle striker Isak lost car and cash in home robbery, court hears

Football, Sports: Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon was sent off for violent conduct in the 83rd minute after shoving Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke in the head.

FA Cup: Welbeck sinks Newcastle as Brighton reach quarterfinals

Newcastle reached the Carabao Cup final for the second time in three seasons after defeating Arsenal. Watch this report for more details!

Newcastle United beat Arsenal 4-0 on aggregate in the semi-final

Sports, Football: Newcastle United have never previously won the competition and have had to wait since 1969 to celebrate any major trophy as they now have a foot in the final.

League Cup: Newcastle win at Arsenal to put one foot in final

The Magpies go into Thursday's game following successive 4-0 league wins over Leicester and Ipswich, with Newcastle having also done the double over Villa last season.   



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Champions League | A fan thought he was at St James' Park to watch Barcelona vs Newcastle. He was off 600 km

WATCH - Lamine Yamal saves Barcelona vs Newcastle in historic UCL appearance

Champions League: Barcelona ask to move R16 second-leg home match - Here's why

UCL | Gordon creates history in Newcastle vs Qarabag with 33-minute hattrick

Premier League: Dorgu delivers winner for depleted Man Utd against Newcastle

EFL Cup: Ryan Cherki inspires Man City, Newcastle strike late to reach semis

Premier League: Pep Guardiola 'ashamed' over behaviour at Newcastle United

PL: Newcastle dent Man City's title bid as Ashley Barnes scores brace

Watch: Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha scripts history with 100th-minute winner

Explained: Alexander Isak-Newcastle saga as player pushes for Liverpool move

'Bench him and don’t sell him': Isak-Newcastle saga reaches breaking point

Newcastle United sign Germany defender Malick Thiaw from AC Milan

Benjamin Sesko transfer news: Man Utd submit bid after Newcastle step up pursuit

Transfer Window: Star striker Alexander Isak considers Newcastle exit - Report

Liverpool close in on PL title, Newcastle maul Manchester United to enter top four

Premier League: Newcastle boost Champions League chances with thumping win over Leicester

Newcastle United revel in 'strange smell' of success after League Cup glory against Liverpool

League Cup: Arne Slot eyes first Liverpool trophy against Newcastle United in final

Newcastle striker Isak lost car and cash in home robbery, court hears

FA Cup: Welbeck sinks Newcastle as Brighton reach quarterfinals

Newcastle United beat Arsenal 4-0 on aggregate in the semi-final

League Cup: Newcastle win at Arsenal to put one foot in final

PL: Aston Villa boss Unai Emery set for 'very difficult' clash with Newcastle on Boxing Day

PL: Aston Villa boss Unai Emery set for 'very difficult' clash with Newcastle on Boxing Day