Yoane Wissa finally steps onto the Champions League stage for Newcastle United as the Magpies draw 2–2 away to Bayer Leverkusen on matchday six of the group phase in Germany.
The result strengthens Newcastle’s push for qualification, yet Wissa’s long-awaited debut delivers the evening’s defining storyline.
Newcastle head into the match with confidence and fight through a demanding contest against the Bundesliga side.
The Premier League club collects an important point, but supporters continue to focus on Wissa’s return to action after a frustrating spell on the sidelines.
The Congolese international joined Newcastle earlier in the season but suffered an injury shortly after his arrival.
His recovery took time, and his absence delayed his first steps in European competition with the club.
He travelled with the squad to Leverkusen, trained with intensity and waited for the right moment to contribute.
His opportunity finally arrives in the closing minutes of the match. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe calls him from the bench, and Wissa enters the pitch with purpose.
He brings energy, movement and a clear desire to make an impression in the short time available.
The appearance carries huge significance for the striker. He grows up dreaming of European nights, works tirelessly to earn his transfer to the Premier League and now touches the Champions League for the first time.
The moment marks an important milestone in his career and signals a new chapter in his journey with the Magpies.
Wissa leaves the pitch after the final whistle with a sense of pride. He reconnects with competitive rhythm, experiences the intensity of Europe’s top competition and strengthens his confidence for the matches ahead.
Newcastle now expect him to build on this debut as the club continues its European campaign.
The draw keeps Newcastle firmly in the qualification race, while Wissa celebrates an evening he will remember as the start of his Champions League adventure with the club.
