Newcastle United went into the crunch Group F game looking to bounce back from their defeat to Borussia Dortmund last time out at St James’ Park. Eddie Howe made three changes to his side that beat Arsenal 1-0 in the Premier League over the weekend, handing full Champions League debuts to Lewis Hall, Tino Livramento and Joe Willock.
Dortmund were in control for the early part of the match and took the lead midway through the first half as Niclas Fullkrug turned the ball in from close range.
Newcastle have had a couple of half chances but ultimately struggled to threaten the Dortmund goal as the sides went in at 1-0.
Here are the half-time ratings from the match...
9. Tino Livramento - 7
Looked a little bit lost at times out on the right wing but improved massively after dropping deeper in the second half. Put a great ball in for Joelinton in the second half but the Brazilian couldn’t convert. | AFP via Getty Images
10. Joelinton - 6
Drifting between a central midfield and left-wing role in an attempt to give Newcastle a foothold in the game but hasn’t had the desired impact so far despite making a few good runs. Forced a decent save from Grego Kobel in the Dortmund goal with a header. Missed a huge chance with his head in the second half. | Getty Images
11. Callum Wilson - 5
Isolated leading the line on his own as Newcastle struggled to get the ball out of their own half. Taken off at half-time. | Getty Images
12. Miguel Almiron - 6
On for Hall 46: Shot wide shortly after coming on. Had a few chances but all of them lacked conviction. | Getty Images