Eddie Howe’s side were undone by squandered chances, injuries and tired legs – problems even Saudi riches can’t solve

The Magpies took a first-half lead through Joelinton against AC Milan, but were unable to hang on to it.

The group stage has come to a close and there was plenty of movement to mark the end

Neither Manchester United nor Newcastle will play in Europe after Christmas following their disappointing Champions League results - and that could cost the Premier League

Manchester City made it six wins in six matches at Red Star Belgrade, while already-eliminated Celtic finished with victory against Feyenoord.

Newcastle 1-2 AC Milan: The Magpies were left to wonder what might have been as a harsh defeat knocked them out of Europe entirely

Newcastle looked on course to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League after taking a deserved 1-0 lead against AC Milan but they suffered a dramatic second-half collapse

Newcastle United blow it against Milan as their European adventure ends in deep disappointment

Newcastle United player ratings: Eddie Howe's side miss out on Champions League and Europa League qualification after 2-1 defeat to AC Milan.

Instant analysis of Newcastle's Champions League game at home to AC Milan

PSG play Borussia Dortmund with a round of 16 berth on the line

Newcastle’s Champions League last-16 hopes will go down to the wire when they host AC Milan in their final group-stage game this evening. The Magpies have acquitted themselves well in the com…

Minute-by-minute report: Eddie Howe’s side need a favour from Dortmund against PSG … but can they do their bit against the Italian giants? Find out with Scott Murray

Rafael Leao has returned to the AC Milan starting lineup for the crucial Champions League clash against Newcastle United this evening.