Dortmund inflicts first Champions League defeat for Newcastle

Eddie Howe felt Newcastle were dealt a “lesson” on the fine margins of the Champions League as Borussia Dortmund handed the Magpies a first defeat of their campaign.

After beating French champions, Paris Saint-Germain, 4-1 in their last European match at St James’ Park, Newcastle were brought back down to earth by Dortmund as they suffered their first defeat in nine matches.

Felix Nmecha’s goal on the stroke of half-time proved to be the winner as the German side recorded their first victory of this season’s Champions League.

Callum Wilson, who replaced the injured Alexander Isak after just 15 minutes, missed a great chance in the second half to bring Newcastle level as Gregor Kobel saved superbly.

The woodwork denied Newcastle twice late on as Wilson headed against it from a free-kick while Anthony Gordon saw a stoppage-time effort crash off the bar.-Skysports