Newcastle draw against Leicester but secure Champions League spot

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Newcastle draw against Leicester but secure Champions League spot

Newcastle draw against Leicester but secure Champions League spot

After a goalless draw against Leicester, Newcastle secured their place in the next edition of the Champions League, returning to the competition after 20 years

This Monday, the 22nd, the newcastle received the Leicesterin a match valid for the 37th round of the Premier League. Even with the game ending in a draw, by the score of 0-0, the home team achieved a historic feat and secured a spot in the next round. Champions League. With 70 points conquered, the Magpies finish the competition in at least 4th place.

Despite the tie, Newcastle dominated the match from the start, commanding the offensive actions and not giving spaces to Leicester. In the first half alone, there were 14 shots, but none managed to overcome the opposing defense. In contrast, the visitors failed to score once in the first 45 minutes.

In the second stage, the overwhelming pressure continued from Newcastle, who were looking for a victory in front of their fans. Even in the 28th minute, the team had one of its best chances with the Brazilian Bruno Guimaraes, who headed the ball into the crossbar. On the other hand, Leicester almost spoiled the party in stoppage time, but Nick Pope intervened and maintained equality on the scoreboard.

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That way, even without being able to break through the opponent’s block, the feeling after the final whistle was victory. After 20 years, Newcastle are back in the Champions League. The last time was in the 2003/2004 season, with a squad that had Alan Shearerthe greatest scorer in the history of the Premier League, as its main exponent.

Eddie Howe celebrating after the end of the match (Credit: Getty Images)
Eddie Howe celebrating after the end of the match (Credit: Getty Images)

In 131 years of history, this will be only the fourth time that Newcastle will play in the Champions League. Therefore, it is no exaggeration to say that this team, which includes the Brazilians Bruno Guimarães and jolinton, will be etched in the memory of the club’s fans. The best campaign was in 2002/2003, when they were eliminated in the second group stage.


Newcastle draw against Leicester but secure Champions League spot

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