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Newcastle Hero Faustino Asprilla Relives Iconic Hat-trick Against Barcelona on 20-Year Anniversary

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To many Newcastle United fans, the Champions League is simply a fantasy world of footballing riches, currently as distant from the Toon as any love for bitter rivals Sunderland. Yet, try telling that to ex-Magpies legend Faustino Asprilla.

The former Colombia striker enjoyed an explosive two-year spell at St.James' Park, after joining the club from Parma for £6.7m in 1996, and led one of Newcastle's most famous nights at home to Barcelona in 1997.

Sunday will mark the 20th anniversary of Newcastle's 3-2 victory over Barcelona, in a match where Asprilla scored an inspired hat-trick.

In an interview with the Daily Mail, Asprilla recounted his famous night.