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How Newcastle upset the odds

Published: Thursday 12 April 2012, 9.02CET
Former Newcastle defender Philippe Albert reveals the tactics of the English club's memorable victory against Barcelona in 1997.

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Published: Thursday 12 April 2012, 9.02CET

How Newcastle upset the odds

Former Newcastle defender Philippe Albert reveals the tactics of the English club's memorable victory against Barcelona in 1997.
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Newcastle United FC made a memorable UEFA Champions League debut in 1997, defeating the giants of FC Barcelona 3-2 at St.James' Park thanks to a hat-trick from Colombian striker Faustino Asprilla. But what were the tactics that masterminded this unexpected victory? To find out we speak to Newcastle's Belgian defender that night, Philippe Albert.

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