Borussia Dortmund's impressive Revierderby win naturally dominated the headlines when the Bundesliga returned on Saturday - but Kevin Mbabu's performance in Wolfsburg's dramatic victory at Augsburg certainly did not go unnoticed by Newcastle United fans.
The Switzerland international stepped up with a sublime assist deep into stoppage time to set up Daniel Ginczek's late winner in the Wolves' 2-1 victory at the Augsburg Arena.
Mbabu skipped past three players and hurdled a couple of sliding challenges before his teasing cross found Ginczek at the back post to give Wolfsburg all three points in the behind closed doors fixture.
The 25-year-old, who joined Wolfsburg after two impressive seasons at Swiss champions Young Boys, remains a popular figure with a number Newcastle supporters, who still remember his impressive full debut for the club against Chelsea in 2015.
For the first time in his life, Mbabu was shaking with nerves before a game, realising he was about to come up against Pedro and Eden Hazard, but the full-back soon settled once the warm-up got under way.
So much so, during an impressive 90-minute display, Hazard asked Mbabu: 'Where did you come from?'
"Wow, it was really amazing," Mbabu told ChronicleLive earlier this month. "Especially at this time, when we were having a difficult period, and then you are 2-0 up against the champions.
"You know how St James' Park can be and it was an amazing atmosphere. It's crazy, St James' Park. When you tackle, it's almost like you've scored a goal. It gives you a lot of strength and confidence when you feel that.
"Even after the game, when we drew 2-2, we played very well and the fans were happy. I know when big teams come to St James' Park, the fans are even better and they always try to push the team."
That game ultimately proved one of only three Premier League fixtures Mbabu played for the Magpies - the defender's development was hindered by a series of injuries - but Newcastle fans continue to keep an eye on his progress.
