In a conclusion to the Champions League group stage, Paris Saint-Germain and Porto clinched spots in the last 16, while Newcastle faced a heartbreaking exit after a 2-1 defeat to AC Milan.
PSG fought fiercely in a tense battle against Borussia Dortmund, securing a vital 1-1 draw. The match witnessed history being made as 17-year-old Warren Zaire-Emery became the youngest French scorer in Champions League history, rescuing PSG after Karim Adeyemi’s early second-half goal.
Newcastle, in a must-win situation, took the lead with a stunning Joelinton strike. But Milan’s Christian Pulisic and substitute Samuel Chukwueze turned the game around, dashing Newcastle’s hopes of advancing in their first Champions League campaign in 20 years.
Porto secured their passage to the last 16 with a commanding 5-3 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk, solidifying their place alongside Barcelona from Group H.
The night also witnessed remarkable performances: Royal Antwerp stunned Barcelona with a thrilling 3-2 win, Manchester City achieved a flawless six wins in their group stage, and Atletico Madrid secured the top spot in Group E with a 2-0 victory over Lazio.
In a breakthrough moment, Celtic ended their 15-game winless streak in the group stage, securing a 2-1 victory over Feyenoord, offering a glimmer of hope in an otherwise challenging campaign.
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