Borussia Dortmund team bus handed parking fine after Champions League clash with Newcastle United

Newcastle United faced their first setback in the Champions League so far after a 1-0 defeat at the Hands of German side Borussia Dortmund.

But whilst the Magpies missed out on three points, they also swerved a parking ticket.

The same can't be said about their visiting opponents.

The Dortmund team bus was seen receiving a £50 fine after parking across a number of car park spaces on Grand Parade in Tynemouth on Thursday.

The video of the moment a ticket was stuck on the yellow and black bus was posted on Facebook by Newcastle United fan Josh Valks.

A North Tyneside Council spokesperson said on Thursday: “Our Civil Enforcement Officers are obliged to issue a ticket when a vehicle is parked in contravention to restrictions in place.

“We can confirm earlier today, a £50 ticket was given to a bus parked on Grand Parade, Tynemouth. The charge will reduce to £25 if paid within 14 days.

“If it makes it easier for our visitors, we will have a word with Eddie and the lads to see if they can collect it for us on 7 November after they get their revenge in Dortmund. We hope the ticket and the grey North East weather didn’t dampen their trip to our stunning coastline.”

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A statement said: "Our Civil Enforcement Officers are obliged to issue a ticket when a vehicle is parked in contravention to restrictions in place.

"We can confirm earlier today, a £50 ticket was given to a bus parked on Grand Parade, Tynemouth. The charge will reduce to £25 if paid within 14 days."

The local authority went on to make light of the situation, adding: "If it makes it easier for our visitors, we will have a word with Eddie and the lads to see if they can collect it for us on November 7 after they get their revenge in Dortmund.

"We hope the ticket and the grey North East weather didn’t dampen their trip to our stunning coastline."