Borussia Dortmund v Newcastle LIVE: Result and reaction as Magpies lose crunch Champions League clash

24 mins: Borussia Dortmund have conceded seven goals in their last two Bundesliga matches which may just give Newcastle a bit of hope that they can challenge tonight.

A dainty move from a corner sees the ball come to Kieran Trippier who blazes a pass across the face of goal but can’t find a teammate.

21 mins: There’s a half-chance created for a rather isolated Callum Wilson as a cross comes into the box from the left side of the pitch.

Wilson makes a nice run to the back post but the pass is too far ahead of him to reach and he can’t turn it towards goal.

18 mins: Newcastle are struggling to get on the ball. Dortmund are dictating the tempo, forcing the play and creating decent chances.

Eddie Howe’s men need to weather this storm. They’ll get more opportunities as the match goes on.

15 mins: Save! Niklas Sule threads a fine pass into the box as a diagonal run from Marcel Sabitzer sees him collect the ball.

He offloads it to Karim Adeyemi who checks to the left and shoots but Nick Pope is ready again and palms this one away with two hands.

13 mins: Save! The first real chance of the game falls to Borussia Dortmund. A pass through the middle from Nmecha finds Brandt who lays the ball off to Niclas Fullkrug.

The centre-forward takes a touch then rockets a shot from the front edge of the box but is denied by the solid hands of Nick Pope!

12 mins: Dortmund are on the front foot through these early stages. A corner ball is whipped in towards the near post as the host look to flick it on.

The ball comes to Joelinton who hooks it clear for Newcastle. Eddie Howe’s men look slightly off the pace at the minute. It’s nothing to worry about at this stage but they’ll need to sharpen up quickly.

9 mins: The match at St. James’ Park was a tense and close affair with a counter-attacking goal from Felix Nmecha enough to give Dortmund the win.

Almost 10 minutes into this match and it feels as though one goal may be enough to take the win tonight too.

Lewis Hall tussles with Brandt as the Dortmund forward looks to get forward down the right. He shoves Brandt to the deck and earns himself a yellow card.

6 mins: Dortmund knock the ball around the back, looking for a bit of inspiration. A long ball comes over to Karim Adeyemi who brings the ball under control before slipping it across to Julian Brandt on the right.

Brandt carries the ball to the edge of the box then lets fly but boots his effort high and wide!

3 mins: Julian Brandt makes a forward run into the box but the chip over the top is intercepted by Fabian Schar’s headed clearance.

Newcastle slip the ball over to Tino Livramento who flies down the right wing, showing his pace for the first time. He loses possession but wins a throw in.

The home side get the ball rolling in Germany and boot it over to the right side of the pitch. Nico Schlotterbeck recovers the ball as it comes back to him and pumps it forward once more.

Newcastle are up to the task winning the aerial balls and slip Joe Willock away down the left.