No sooner had they recovered from an emotional Sunday at Wembley, a few of Newcastle’s stars have been again in motion final evening as the primary worldwide break of 2025 kicked off.
Sandro Tonali began and scored for Italy on the San Siro earlier than falling to a 2-1 defeat to Germany within the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals, whereas two of our cup heroes have been in motion in South America.
Bruno Guimaraes began for Brazil of their World Cup qualifier with Colombia within the early hours of Friday morning and it wasn’t lengthy till Joelinton partnered him in midfield after an harm to Gerson on 28 minutes.
Right here’s how each acquired on in what turned out to be an up and down evening for our boys rom Brazil:
After Raphinha handed Brazil an early lead from the spot, Bruno Guimaraes went into the ebook on 16 minutes and it was a expensive card, ruling him out of their large World Cup qualifier conflict with Argentina subsequent Wednesday.
A disgrace for Bruno, however Newcastle could also be privately relieved he’ll have an evening off, guaranteeing he returns to Tyneside subsequent week freed from harm and rested for what guarantees to be a feisty recreation towards their greatest South American rivals.
Bruno was changed by Wolves’ Andre on 78 minutes however spent a lot of the match alongside Joelinton, who got here on simply earlier than the half hour mark earlier than being robbed of possession on the sting of the field to reward Colombia and Liverpool’s Luis Diaz an equaliser earlier than the break.
Some felt he was fouled (watch it under), however large Joe acquired loads of criticism from the Brazilian media, with Globo Esporte giving him a 4/10 for his error and customary yellow card:
Not the perfect half for Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes…
🇧🇷 Joelinton misplaced ball in a nasty space simply earlier than Colombia equalised.
❌ Bruno booked and suspended for Argentina subsequent week.#NUFC #Brasil
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— NUFCBlog.co.uk (@NUFCblogcouk) March 21, 2025
Nonetheless, it’s not all dangerous information for Bruno and Joelinton, as Brazil rallied late on and located that each one necessary winner.
Bruno wasn’t on the pitch on the time, however large Joe was and appeared a relieved man as Vinicius Junior’s 99th minute strike secured a large win for the Selecao.
The win sends them second within the qualifying desk, behind solely Argentina, and on the point of securing their spot on the 2026 World Cup, set to be held throughout the USA, Mexico and Canada from June to July subsequent 12 months.
Tonight we’ll have three of our English Lions hoping for a begin beneath new boss Thomas Tuchel, with Dan Burn, Anthony Gordon and Tino Livramento within the squad to face Albania at Wembley. Go nicely, lads!