Newcastle United missed out on the round of 16 of the Champions League and qualification for the Europa League due to their home defeat against AC Milan. FC Porto, on the other hand, can celebrate.
Newcastle United gave everything against AC Milan in a 1:2 (1:0) draw. After Joelinton took the lead (33′), Milan hit back with Christian Pulisic (59′) and Samu Chukwueze (84′). This means that the Italians are still playing in the Europa League. Paris St. Germain secured second place with a draw at Borussia Dortmund.
FC Porto was able to celebrate: The Portuguese won the final game to advance 5-3 against Shakhtar Donetsk. The goals were scored by the Brazilian Galeno (9th, 43rd), Mehdi Taremi (62nd), veteran Pepe (76th) and Francisco Conceicao (82nd). For Shakhtar, which plays its European Cup home games in the Volksparkstadion, the goals from Danylo Sikan (29th), an own goal from Eustaquio (72nd) and Eguinaldo (88th) were not enough.
Atletico group winners, City with a clean slate
In Group E, Atletico Madrid secured first place with a success in a direct duel against second place Lazio Rome. Antoine Griezman (6th) and Samuel Lino (51st) scored.
Manchester City had already taken the final step towards a perfect group stage in the Champions League earlier in the day without numerous stars. The English won 3:2 (1:0) at Red Star Belgrade. The two 20-year-olds Micah Hamilton (19th) and Oscar Bobb (62nd) as well as Kalvin Phillips (85th, penalty) scored for Pep Guardiola’s team and ensured their sixth win in their sixth game.
Ex-Bielefeld Ortega in the goal
Before kick-off, the Citizens were already clear as group winners ahead of RB Leipzig, while the Serbs had already been eliminated. Guardiola had rotated a lot compared to the 2-1 league win at Luton Town. As was the case at the weekend, top star Erling Haaland was missing from the squad. His Norwegian compatriot Bobb replaced him at the front – and proved his potential. Ex-Bundesliga professional Stefan Ortega Moreno was in goal.