Newcastle vs AC Milan - LIVE!

Newcastle's Champions League campaign came to an end as they fell to a 2-1 defeat against AC Milan. The Magpies went into the final group-stage match knowing they needed to win at St James' Park, while also hoping that PSG failed to beat Borussia Dortmund in the other Group F encounter.

Both requirements were met at the halfway stage, with Joelinton's superb strike putting Newcastle in front and it goalless after 45 minutes in Germany. The hopes of Eddie Howe's side improved further when Dortmund then took the lead, but PSG swiftly equalised and Newcastle then conceded themselves, as Christian Pulisic turned the ball home from close range with Milan's first shot on target of the match.

That set up a grandstand final half an hour, with both sides needing to find a winner, and Samuel Chukwueze did that late on barely a minute after coming on, as he bent a lovely finish into the far corner.

Newcastle vs AC Milan latest news

• GOAL! Chukwueze gives Milan late lead

• GOAL! Pulisic equalises out of nothing

• GOAL! Joelinton fires Newcastle in front

FT: Newcastle 1-2 AC Milan

21:55 , Matt Verri

Tomori hits the post after another slick Milan counter, but it doesn't matter.

The Italian side have come from behind to win, and they will finish third and drop into the Europa League.

Newcastle out of Europe completely.

Newcastle 1-2 AC Milan

21:54 , Matt Verri

90+3 mins: Dubravka up for the Newcastle corner.

Leaves the goal open as Hernandez breaks, he goes for it from miles out but the shot trickles wide.

Newcastle 1-2 AC Milan

21:51 , Matt Verri

90 mins: Four minutes added on.

Groans from around the ground. One goal would be enough for Newcastle to qualify for the Europa League.

Newcastle 1-2 AC Milan

21:48 , Matt Verri

87 mins: Good block to deny AC Milan a third goal, Newcastle's race looks to be run now.

It was all looking so good half an hour ago.

GOAL! Newcastle 1-2 AC Milan | Samuel Chukwueze 84'

21:45 , Matt Verri

There is that goal!

Schar charges forward, Newcastle lose the ball and they are very exposed.

Milan work it superbly, slid wide to Chukwueze and he bends a lovely finish into the far corner.

Newcastle 1-1 AC Milan

21:44 , Matt Verri

83 mins: It's still level in Dortmund. A goal for either side here and they will be through to the last-16, as it stands.

Joelinton with a good run into the box, comes to Longstaff. Opts not to shoot, goes for a cute pass and loses the ball.

Newcastle 1-1 AC Milan

21:40 , Matt Verri

79 mins: Off the post!

Leao should put Milan in front. Massive chance.

Livramento with a poor touch and the visitors are in, Leao dragging the finish to the near post and it bounces off the woodwork.

Newcastle 1-1 AC Milan

21:38 , Matt Verri

78 mins: Newcastle open Milan up, but they can't take advantage.

Guimaraes wide to Livramento, the cut back to Wilson is good but the Newcastle striker swings at thin air.

Newcastle 1-1 AC Milan

21:36 , Matt Verri

75 mins: More drama in Dortmund.

Mbappe puts PSG in front, but it's been ruled out by VAR for offside.

Newcastle still have hope... they need to find a goal though.

Newcastle 1-1 AC Milan

21:32 , Matt Verri

72 mins: Another change from Howe.

Longstaff comes on to replace Miley. This match is really starting to open up now, both sides have to win it.

Newcastle 1-1 AC Milan

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69 mins: Outrageous save from Maignan!

Isak squares it to Guimaraes, shot from the edge of the area is destined for the far corner but it's somehow tipped onto the bar.

Newcastle 1-1 AC Milan

21:26 , Matt Verri

66 mins: Leao has woken up.

Very nearly wins a penalty as Schar slides in inside the box, before the Milan winger earns his side a corner.

Swung into the middle, Hernandez thinks he's been fouled... referee waves away those appeals.

Newcastle 1-1 AC Milan

21:23 , Matt Verri

63 mins: Double change for Newcastle.

Trippier and Gordon off, Burn and Isak on. Livramento will shift over to right-back.

Newcastle 1-1 AC Milan

21:22 , Matt Verri

61 mins: All a bit flat now, Newcastle are struggling.

Still got half an hour to find the goal they need, but they have to find a second wind from somewhere.

GOAL! Newcastle 1-1 AC Milan | Christian Pulisic 59'

21:19 , Matt Verri

That's some jinx.

Out of nowhere Milan have equalised.

Terrible goal to concede, ball bobbles around in the box and falls for Pulisic, who converts from close range.

Newcastle 1-0 AC Milan

21:18 , Matt Verri

57 mins: Milan still haven't had a shot on target, they've been so poor.

No sign at all of them getting themselves back into this match.

Newcastle 1-0 AC Milan

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54 mins: Trippier lands awkwardly, holding his back. He's up though, fine to continue.

There's been another goal in Dortmund... PSG have equalised. All getting very nervy again.

Newcastle 1-0 AC Milan

21:11 , Matt Verri

50 mins: Huge goal in Germany - Dortmund have taken the lead.

Great news for Newcastle, who now have a bit of breathing room. PSG must score twice.

Newcastle 1-0 AC Milan

21:10 , Matt Verri

49 mins: Milan getting more bodies forward since half-time, but still very little quality.

Reminder that they must win tonight, or they will have no European football after Christmas.

Back underway!

21:05 , Matt Verri

Up and running again at St James' Park.

The difference at half-time

20:54 , Matt Verri

Big, big goal from Joelinton.

HT: Newcastle 1-0 AC Milan

20:49 , Matt Verri

That's half-time at St James' Park.

First-half is also up in Dortmund, where it remains goalless. So far, so good for Newcastle.

They'll reach the last-16 if it all stays like this.

Newcastle 1-0 AC Milan

20:48 , Matt Verri

45+1 mins: Two minutes added on.

Corner pinged to the back post, whistle goes as Joelinton gives Maignan a shove.

The Milan goalkeeper earns himself a yellow card though for throwing his arms in disgust at the referee.

Newcastle 1-0 AC Milan

20:45 , Matt Verri

44 mins: Milan seeing a lot more of the ball now, Newcastle have dropped off.

Feel like there are more goals in this for the Magpies if they stay on the front foot, Milan have not been impressive.

Newcastle 1-0 AC Milan

20:41 , Matt Verri

40 mins: Miley closes down Hernandez, does really well to win a corner for his side out of nothing. Trippier over to take.

Giroud heads it away, but Leao then swings an elbow as he tries to pounce on the loose ball, catches Almiron. Yellow card.

Newcastle 1-0 AC Milan

20:37 , Matt Verri

35 mins: St James' Park absolutely bouncing.

Newcastle going through to the last-16 as it stands, with Borussia Dortmund vs PSG still goalless.

The Magpies need Dortmund to deny PSG victory.

GOAL! Newcastle 1-0 AC Milan | Joelinton 33'

20:34 , Matt Verri

The moment Newcastle needed!

Joelinton doesn't celebrate at all initially, before eventually jogging away, but it's a sensational finish.

Miley inside to the Brazilian, who lashes a strike into the top corner.

Newcastle 0-0 AC Milan

20:29 , Matt Verri

28 mins: Almiron powers a header straight at Maignan, decent chance.

Newcastle then win a free-kick in a good position, but the Magpies take it short and Guimaraes makes a mess of things.

Newcastle 0-0 AC Milan

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24 mins: And now Milan could score.

Sharp break from the visitors, passed left to Leao and he bends a first-time effort just wide of the far post.

Newcastle 0-0 AC Milan

20:22 , Matt Verri

20 mins: Incredible from Tomori.

Trippier slides the pass through to Joelinton, who pokes a shot past Maignan.

Rolling towards the line, Almiron looks certain to turn it in from two yards out, but Tomori slides in and clears the danger.

Newcastle 0-0 AC Milan

20:20 , Matt Verri

19 mins: First real sign of Leao, hopeful cross clipped into the box and Livramento hacks it away.

Came after Schar blasted an effort over the bar from miles out.

Newcastle 0-0 AC Milan

20:16 , Matt Verri

15 mins: Gordon with a great first-time ball, Wilson doesn't see Hernandez coming and gets bounced off it.

Newcastle showing no sign of the tires legs that hampered them against Tottenham.

Newcastle 0-0 AC Milan

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12 mins: Gordon with space on the opposite flank, ball played inside to Joelinton.

Tries his luck from distance, deflected and Maignan boots it away to prevent the corner.

Newcastle 0-0 AC Milan

20:10 , Matt Verri

9 mins: Hosts very much on top early on.

Leao hasn't had a kick yet, and he's not showing much interest in tracking Trippier's run. Newcastle going down the right at every opportunity.

Newcastle 0-0 AC Milan

20:07 , Matt Verri

5 mins: Gordon with a bright run, pulled down by Pulisic.

Trippier to take the free-kick, 25 yards out and whipped well over the bar.

Newcastle 0-0 AC Milan

20:05 , Matt Verri

3 mins: Not convincing as Tomori takes a wild hack at a cross into the box.

Threatens to loop into the far post, but Maignan reads it and swiftly moves across to claim.

KICK-OFF!

20:01 , Matt Verri

Up and running for the final time in the Champions League group stage.

Here we go

19:57 , Matt Verri

The teams are out onto the pitch at St James' Park.

Incredible atmosphere as you'd expect, the home fans are going to do their bit to try and drag Newcastle to a famous win.

Ten-minute warning

19:50 , Matt Verri

Kick-off coming up very, very shortly.

In the early kick-offs...

19:42 , Matt Verri

Man City have just completed a 3-2 win over Red Star Belgrade.

That completes a perfect group stage for the defending champions, six wins from six.

Champions League defence is firmly on track.

Pre-match thoughts from Eddie Howe

19:32 , Matt Verri

The Newcastle boss has been speaking ahead of kick-off...

Piolo ready for Newcastle 'intensity'

19:27 , Matt Verri

AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli is confident his side can rise to the occasion and cope with a bouncing St James' Park tonight.

“I think it is very mental, you have to be in it in these games," he said.

"We know what intensity they will bring, we know we can have difficulties. The matches are long, they change, we have to be in it until the end.

"In the first leg we didn’t manage to score a goal, but we managed to put them in trouble.”

Howe: We have European football in our hands

19:19 , Matt Verri

Newcastle are not entirely in control of their Champions League destiny, but they can ensure they at least have European football next year.

The Magpies will qualify for the Europa League if they pick up at least a point tonight, with that enough to finish third.

The focus is though on a victory and the possibility of reaching the last-16 of the Champions League.

"To be here with some kind of destiny in our hands - European football still in our hands - I think we would have taken that at the start of the group," Eddie Howe said.

"We can control our performance tomorrow and give everything we can to try and win. We will respect our opponents - we played well in Milan, it was a really open game. They are a good team, but we are going into this one confident.

"We are desperate to stay in this competition first and foremost, and if we can't then stay in Europe."

Hosts in the building

19:06 , Matt Verri

Newcastle have arrived at St James' Park...

AC Milan team news

19:00 , Matt Verri

Starting XI: Maignan; Calabria, Tomori, Hernandez, Florenzi; Musah, Reijnders, Loftus-Cheek; Pulisic, Giroud, Leao

Subs: Nava, Mirante, Adli, Jovic, Okafor, Chukwueze, Pobega, Krunic, Traore, Nsiala-Makengo, Bartesaghi

Wilson and Dubravka start

18:53 , Matt Verri

Just the one change for Newcastle then, as Wilson comes in to lead the line.

Isak drops to the bench, with Longstaff also among the substitutes. Burn is included too, in a big boost for the Magpies.

Dubravka is fit to start in goal for Newcastle, meaning Karius' wait for another Champions League appearance goes on.

Newcastle team news

18:46 , Matt Verri

Starting XI: Dubravka; Trippier, Lascelles, Schar, Livramento; Guimaraes, Miley, Joelinton; Almiron, Gordon, Wilson

Subs: Karius, Harrison, Dummett, Isak, Hall, Burn, Longstaff

View from the tunnel

18:42 , Matt Verri

Will be a bit busier in there in about an hour's time...

Howe wants another special night

18:35 , Matt Verri

Newcastle have time and time again delivered big performances at St James' Park.

They hammered PSG here earlier this season, and boss Eddie Howe is eyeing another memorable occasion tonight.

Howe said: "We are very positive going into the game. It has all the hallmarks of being a very special night. All we can do is to try and win the game and give our best performance.

"We want to make this a magical European night.

"Being under the lights here, in the Champions League, is always very special - something to play for, something to gain."

Karius to make Champions League return?

18:26 , Matt Verri

Nick Pope is out with a shoulder injury for Newcastle, and back-up goalkeeper Martin Dubravka is a doubt for tonight's match.

He missed training at the start of the week due to a back injury, meaning third-choice Loris Karius could be called upon tonight.

The 30-year-old has not featured in the Champions League since his two big errors in the 2018 final, when he was a Liverpool player.

Reverse fixture

18:16 , Matt Verri

After 20 years away from the Champions League, Newcastle marked their return to the competition earlier this season with a trip to the San Siro.

The Magpies had to ride their luck, but they picked up a point... one that could prove crucial later tonight.

Stage is set!

18:06 , Matt Verri

Going to be some atmosphere at St James' Park tonight...

Standard Sport prediction

17:57 , Matt Verri

The Magpies are relying on their shattered legs re-energising under the bright lights of a ferocious St James' Park.

It is not hard to see that happening but the Rossoneri's last four away games have produced a combined 16 goals, so prepare for a wild night that may well favour the fresher bodies.

Milan to win, 3-2.

AC Milan team news

17:51 , Matt Verri

Milan have Rafael Leao and Noah Okafor fit in major boosts to their attacking options.

An injury-hit defence will though be without Simon Kjaer, Malick Thiaw, Pierre Kalulu and Marco Pellegrino.

Newcastle team news

17:44 , Matt Verri

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe will consider introducing Callum Wilson and Sean Longstaff to his starting line-up for tonight's crunch Champions League match against AC Milan.

Martin Dubravka, however, could miss out due to illness - meaning third-choice goalkeeper Loris Karius is in line to feature.

Howe had Wilson and Longstaff back on his bench at Tottenham on Sunday but has suggested he is reluctant to throw them into the XI against Milan.

"I’ve been backed into a very difficult position with the team selection, and even in-game decisions," he said after the 4-1 defeat.

"Today, it would have been very easy to say, ‘Well, you’ve got Sean and Callum – put them on the pitch’. But they’re not 100 per cent fit, so I’ve got to be very careful with them.

"Thankfully, they came through and I thought their performances were very good when they came on, and that’s a big positive for us. I think they’ll be better for today – it was a good 30 minutes for them – but we’ll have to take it game by game and it’s a difficult one to predict what role they could play on Wednesday."

Predicted Newcastle XI: Karius; Trippier, Lascelles, Schar, Livramento; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Almiron, Isak, Gordon

How to watch Newcastle vs AC Milan

17:38 , Matt Verri

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage beginning at 7pm.

Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action right here with us

Good evening

17:32 , Matt Verri

Hello and welcome to Standard Sport's LIVE coverage of Newcastle vs AC Milan.

The Magpies must win tonight to have any hope of reaching the last-16 of the Champions League, but even that might not be enough.

We'll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news ahead of kick-off, which comes at 8pm GMT from St James' Park.