New footage from Dortmund as surprise visitor arrives & Toon fans take over! - Watch here

Dortmund away always promised to be one of THE great away days for Newcastle United fans and it looks like Toon supporters have already taken over ahead of kick-off.

The club have been allocated just over 3,000 tickets for the 5.45pm kick-off at Signal Iduna Park tonight, but there's believed to be around 10,000 Mags who've made the trip to Germany.

Videos have emerged on social media of the Toon Army in great spirits ahead of the game, with Sky Sports' Keith Downie and other North-East reporters filming fans in the city around 1pm this afternoon.

Watch the brilliant footage below, featuring some brilliant chants, local hero blasting out, Shola Ameobi surprise meeting with fans and a picture of Matty Longstaff out in Dortmund to support on his boyhood club and brother:

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A huge night ahead for Newcastle United and memories that will last a lifetime for everyone who has made the trip to Dortmund.

Let's just hope the celebrations continue after a much-needed win later on! HOWAY THE LADS.