One of the greatest matches under the floodlights at St James’ Park, which was even overseen by legendary referee Pierluigi Collina. Kenny Dalglish’s Magpies were in the competition after finishing runners up to Manchester United in the previous Premier League season. Cult hero Faustino Asprilla netted a first-half hat-trick to stun the Blaugrana on Tyneside. The visitors were made up of Luis Figo, Rivaldo, Luis Enrique and more. Asprilla opened the scoring with a penalty, adding his second and third with headers which both came from a Keith Gillespie. Enrique – now in charge of the Catalan giants – pulled one back on 72 minutes before Figo’s 89th-minute strike made for a nervy ending, but the hosts held on to make a winning start in the Champions League group stages.
English clubs' most memorable Champions League victories (except finals): Including Manchester United, Liverpool and more
