Nick Woltemade proved his worth as a £69million signing during Newcastle United's emphatic victory in Brussels, playing a crucial role in securing a vital Champions League win. The towering German striker was a constant threat to the Union SG goal, opening the scoring with a clever flick and showing an insatiable appetite for more. So much so that when Newcastle were awarded a penalty, he had to be restrained from taking the ball off Anthony Gordon.

Joelinton did his team-mate a favour, but it was heartening to see such eagerness among the players to get on the scoresheet on what was expected to be a challenging European night for the Magpies. However, they breezed to victory as goals flowed like fine Belgian ale. With Gordon contributing two flawless penalties, Woltemade's strike and a substitute goal from Harvey Barnes ensured a significant win for United, potentially altering the course of their Champions League season.

Newcastle entered the match under slight pressure to perform following a 2-1 defeat to Barcelona in their opening game, and their form this season has been inconsistent across all competitions. Union SG, on the other hand, started...