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In a rare and emotional turn of events at St. James’ Park, Newcastle United players were left visibly moved—and somewhat bewildered—by the reaction of the Gallowgate End following their 2-0 Carabao Cup semi-final loss to Manchester City.
​Despite the “mountain to climb” in the second leg at the Etihad, the Newcastle faithful did not turn to booing or early exits. Instead, as the final whistle blew on a night where Yoane Wissa and Bruno Guimarães both struck the woodwork, the stadium erupted into a thunderous, defiant rendition of “Que Sera, Sera.” The message was clear: the fans still believe the road to Wembley remains open.
​Skipper Bruno Guimarães appeared particularly struck by the noise, lingering on the pitch long after his teammates to applaud the stands. “We expected frustration because we lost a big game at home,” one club insider noted. “But to hear that level of unconditional support after a 2-0 defeat… the players couldn’t believe it. It felt like we’d won.”
​While Manchester City fans had earlier mocked the home side with viral chants, the Newcastle response has set a different tone for the second leg. For Eddie Howe’s men, the “disbelief” at the fans’ loyalty has served as a powerful motivator ahead of the trip to Manchester.
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