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Julian Brandt scored his fifth Champions League goal in his 51st game
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Newcastle\u2019s hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the Champions League were dented as they fell to defeat at Borussia Dortmund.<\/p>\n

Niclas Fullkrug opened the scoring for the hosts midway through the first half, with Julian Brandt adding a second from a superb counter attack late on as the Germans completed a Group F double over their English opponents.<\/p>\n

Newcastle\u2019s best chance fell to Joelinton just after the break but the midfielder headed Tino Livramento\u2019s cross wide from five yards out.<\/p>\n

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The Brazil international\u2019s effort was a rare clear sight at goal for Newcastle, with Edin Terzic\u2019s Dortmund side having controlled much of the first period.<\/p>\n

They enjoyed the better opportunities despite a much-improved second-half display from the injury-hit visitors.<\/p>\n

Newcastle\u2019s return to Europe\u2019s elite competition began in fine fashion with a draw at AC Milan before they thrashed Paris St-Germain on Tyneside.<\/p>\n

However, they now face an uphill challenge to progress further, with Dortmund\u2019s victory at St James\u2019 Park and again in Germany on Tuesday, moving them three points clear of Newcastle, who travel to PSG in their penultimate group match.<\/p>\n

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