Newcastle United Thrash Union Saint-Gilloise in Champions League Show of Strength

Newcastle United had a perfect night in Brussels, beating Union Saint-Gilloise 4-0 away in the UEFA Champions League group stage. This big win is a highlight in Newcastle’s European journey so far this season.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Newcastle United visited Lotto Park to play Belgian team Union Saint-Gilloise on October 1, 2025. The match ended with a strong 4-0 win for the visitors. Newcastle’s attack was unstoppable, with many players scoring goals. The clean sheet was a sign of their strong defense. Fans loved the team’s performance, discussing who should be Man of the Match after such a dominant team display.

NEWCASTLE’S SEASON SO FAR

Tonight’s win comes after a close 2-1 home loss to Arsenal in the Premier League. This left Newcastle eager to recover. Despite that loss, they have only managed one win from their first five games, which has resulted in just six points. Currently, Newcastle United are in the lower half of the Premier League table after four games, but this result helps their Champions League dreams, giving them confidence in a tough group. Union Saint-Gilloise, the team they played tonight, had a hard time against Newcastle’s skills and still have not won in the group stage. Newcastle hopes to move up in the standings as they close the gap to the group leaders.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR NEWCASTLE AND THEIR OPPONENTS?

Newcastle will host Nottingham Forest at St. James’ Park on Sunday, October 5, in the Premier League. Both teams have the same number of points, separated by just a few, making it an important game for their fight for European spots. Union Saint-Gilloise will try to recover in their domestic league, where they face a busy schedule following their struggles in Europe. Newcastle hopes tonight’s confidence will last, with fans and experts watching to see if they can build on this perfect Champions League night.