Newcastle United recorded their opening victory of the season in the Champions League with a commanding 4-0 win away at Union Saint-Gilloise, highlighted by a brace from Anthony Gordon from the penalty spot.
Gordon linked up effectively with Nick Woltemade and the recalled Anthony Elanga, whose pace and creativity caused constant problems for the home defence. Woltemade scored the opening goal after a clever pass from Elanga, giving Newcastle an early lead in the 17th minute.
Elanga’s dynamic runs continued to trouble the Union backline, leading to two penalties which Gordon calmly converted, securing a comfortable two-goal cushion by halftime. The Magpies’ attacking momentum didn’t stop there, as a swift counter-attack saw Harvey Barnes finish off a fast break for Newcastle’s fourth, marking his first goal since April.
This dominant performance not only gave Eddie Howe’s side their first win in this season’s competition but also marked Newcastle’s largest-ever victory in the Champions League proper, excluding qualifiers. Gordon’s contributions, along with the teamwork of Woltemade, Elanga, and Barnes, underscored Newcastle’s attacking threat and signaled a strong start for the Magpies in Europe this season.
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