"The Magpies" Newcastle were caught by Leverkusen who came back to draw in the UEFA Champions League.
"The Magpies" Newcastle almost secured a win but Leverkusen came back to equalize late in the game, ending 2-2 in the UEFA Champions League league phase. Newcastle now has 10 points, keeping hopes alive for the playoff round, while Leverkusen has 9 points, also aiming for the playoffs.
Bruno Guimarães scored an own goal in the 13th minute (for Newcastle).
Anthony Gordon scored a penalty in the 51st minute.
Lewis Miley scored in the 74th minute.
Alex Grimaldo scored in the 88th minute.
Next fixtures: Newcastle will visit Sunderland in the English Premier League on 14 Dec; Leverkusen will host FC Köln in the German Bundesliga on 13 Dec.