**Newcastle United Sail Past Qarabag, Secure Champions League Spot** In a convincing display of football prowess, Newcastle United booked their ticket to the Champions League last 16 with a 3-2 win over Qarabag on Tuesday. The English side's aggregate score over the two legs now stands at a commanding 9-3. This impressive feat makes Newcastle one of six English clubs to qualify for the Champions League knockout stage, joining Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Tottenham in the coveted group. Their journey to this milestone was almost a non-starter, as a 6-1 thrashing in the first leg last week allowed manager Eddie Howe to heavily rotate his squad, leaving some key players on the bench. Despite this rotation, Newcastle still started strong, adding to their lead twice in the opening six minutes. A swift counter-attack saw Sandro Tonali slot home after a saved shot by Dan Burn, while Joelinton expertly stroked in a cross from Harvey Barnes. These early goals all but sealed the deal for the Magpies. Qarabag, who had already taken down Benfica and Eintracht Frankfurt in the group stage, fought hard to salvage some pride with two second-half goals. However, Newcastle's Sven Botman powered in a header from a corner, and a late goal from the visitors only served to highlight the gulf in class between the two teams. With 30 goals conceded in this Champions League campaign, Qarabag's single-season record in the competition speaks volumes about the quality of their opponents. Newcastle's victory cements their place among Europe's elite, and they are now one step closer to competing for the prestigious Champions League title. As the English contingent in the Champions League last 16 prepares for the next stage, one thing is clear: the battle for European supremacy is about to get even fiercer.