Quadruple Night Sparks On-Field Clash: Gordon vs Trippier After Newcastle's Big Win
18 February 2026
Match snapshot
Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon starred in a remarkable UEFA Champions League playoff clash against Qarabag in Azerbaijan, scoring four goals, including two penalties, pushing the visitors to a 5-0 lead at halftime.
Confrontation at the tunnel
After the whistle for halftime, captain Kieran Trippier moved close to Gordon in a heated moment, pointing a finger at him as the exchange turned tense before both walked toward the tunnel.
Speculation from The Sun suggested the dispute centered on Gordon's second penalty, coming after his hat-trick earlier in the match.
Gordon's four-goal haul lifted his European tally to ten this season, still trailing Kylian Mbappe, who has 13.
Despite the friction, Newcastle's attacking display underscored their form this season, and the squad's confidence remains high.
Humor time: If Gordon keeps this up, defenders will start filing restraining orders against the ball. If Trippier ever loses his voice, the tunnel will become a library of sighs.
