Newcastle draw Qarabag in CL play-offs with Benfica-Real ...

What’s Happening

So basically Newcastle have been drawn against Qarabag in their Champions League knockout play-off tie, while Benfica and Real Madrid will face each other again after a dramatic end to their league phase tie on Wednesday.

It is the first time the Magpies have reached the knockout rounds in Europe and make a 5,000-mile round trip to Azerbaijan for the first leg on February 17 or 18. (shocking, we know)

Why This Matters

Sports fans across the globe are reacting to this news.

This is the kind of move that can define a season.

The Bottom Line

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