Nightmare on repeat! They lead at halftime for the third time in a row, but give way in the second half
Article by Mihai Șovei – Published Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 10:17 / Updated Wednesday, November 26, 2025 10:28
Tuesday night, Olympique Marseilles prevailed 2-1 in front of him Newcastlein a Champions League match. veteran Aubameyang scored two goals in the space of four minutes just after the break and that proved enough for the hosts. “Coțofenele” led at halftime after a goal scored by Harvey Barnes in the sixth minute.
Although Newcastle have a good run at home (they just beat City in the Premier League), the English side continue to be disastrous on the road, even when they are in the lead.
Howe's side have taken the lead in each of their last three official away games against Marseille, Brentford and West Ham, only to lose all three.
Newcastle, big problems on the road
Newcastle are in an incredible situation. It is the third consecutive away match in which the “Cotofenes” lead at halftime, but concede in the second half. The situation was repeated in the Premier League in the duels with West Ham (1-0 halftime, 1-3 final) and Brentford (1-0 halftime, 1-3 final).
At the Velodrome, the visitors failed to capitalize on Barnes' 6th-minute goal. After the goal, however, Newcastle, who have just one away win this season, relinquished the initiative and Marseille began to dominate. Aubameyang missed a few chances in the first half, but “exploded” at the start of the second.
Immediately after the break, the 36-year-old striker equalized. Minutes later, Timothy Weah crossed from the right and found Aubameyang, who scored for the second time.
This defeat certainly hurts, just days after Newcastle's impressive Premier League win against Manchester City at St James' Park.
Aubameyang, OM's hero
Having reached the age of 36, the Gabonese who made a sensation at clubs such as Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal or Barcelona, continues to evolve at the highest level of European football.
I feel great, even though I'm 36 years old. I want to play more Champions League games and score more goals.
– Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Olympique Marseille
Aubameyang, double in OM – Newcastle / Imago Images
After 5 stages, Newcastle occupies the 8th place in the Champions League standings, a position that would ensure the team's presence in the round of 16. The French are in 19th place, which guarantees participation in the knockout play-off.
Champions League standings
