3. Asprilla's Hat-Trick Downs The Mighty Barcelona
After Ketsbaia took Newcastle to the group stage of their first ever Champions League, gameweek 1 saw Spanish giants Barcelona come to St James' Park with global stars like Figo, Rivaldo and Luis Enrique. The stage was set for a spectacular night and the Magpies delivered in style. An Asprilla penalty, followed by two headers from Keith Gillespie crosses put them into a 3-0 dream and, although goals from Figo and Enrique set up a nervy climax, Newcastle held on for a famous 3-2 victory. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek160q8PwPE
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