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Another match in group F is Newcastle vs Borussia Dortmund, this will be an interesting match to watch. Newcastle as a newcomer to the Champions League can show that they are not a club that can be underestimated, as evidenced by their first place in the standings. Borussia Dortmund, who are regulars in the Champions League, have difficulty competing in this hell group and now they are at the caretaker of the standings from the 2 matches they have played.
This match will be a match that puts Newcastle as the host, and it will be very beneficial for them. Newcastle look to be the favorites right now, but Borussia Dortmund also have the potential to cause a surprise.

I would assume that Newcastle, even if they can be considered a Newcomer because their absence of 20 years from the Champions League, would not be underestimated anymore at all since their 4-1 defeat against PSG in the last game. The bookies clearly see Newcastle as the big favorite in this game and I would agree with that. We could argue about the odds maybe, but Dortmund's chances to win the game are not that great. Newcastle is full of self-confidence and are probably eagerly looking forward to that game. If they win this game, they have essentially knocked out Dortmund from the race for the group winner and Newcastle would be in great position to ace the group. They could be fine with almost any result in the other game PSG vs. AC Milan.

Apart from that, I really appreciate the performance of the management who can bring Newcastle to this point. In the Premier League now they are one of the competitors that cannot be underestimated, as well as when it comes to the Champions League. The beginning of their rise after Newcastle had enough money to make big changes.
Well, a club that has enough money should be able to do like this, and make the best use of it. Because if they do something right with the money they have then it will bring improvement also for the performance of the club's game.

Which again brings us to the surprising fact that Newcastle never misbehaved like Chelsea in the transfer market. I remember when they had their new investor and everybody thought that Newcastle United will be turned into a new Manchester City, but even more than that because the investor is so rich. But to everyone's surprise Newcastle is very moderate given how resourceful they are. This is why began to like the club. They are very grounded and focus on development and they are successfully doing that. Chelsea is the best counter example out there of how things should not be done. But I think Newcastle is still missing a few nuances to really become a title contender in the Premier League. The same applies to their appearance in the Champions League, but i mean they are around and kicking and they have all chances until they get eliminated. See Inter Milan last year.