There had been so many chances, mishaps, and great saves along the way that finally it felt like Newcastle United might just pull off the greatest European result in their modern history until, in the depths of time added on, the dreaded Var intervened.
Barcelona beat Porto 2-1 to qualify for the last 16 and were joined by Borussia Dortmund, who won 2-1 in Milan, while Atlético Madrid eliminated Feyenoord
It has been more than five years since Manchester City tasted defeat at home in the Champions League and they have not been pushed much closer than this. It needed a stirring comeback, rounded off by JĂșlian AlvĂĄrezâs winner, to secure a dramatic victory that secured first place in their group.