Newcastle United vs Athletic Club: 2–0
Newcastle United beat Athletic Club 2–0 in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, 5 November 2025 at St. James' Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.
- Competition: UEFA Champions League (2025-26 UEFA Champions League, League Phase)
- Kick-off time: Wed, 5 Nov 2025, 20:00 UTC
- Status: Full Time
- Venue: St. James' Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
- Attendance: 51,923
- Teams: Newcastle United (home), Athletic Club (away)
Goals
- 11' — Dan Burn (Newcastle United), assist Kieran Trippier
- 49' — Joelinton (Newcastle United), assist Harvey Barnes
Match statistics
| Statistic | Newcastle United | Athletic Club |
|---|---|---|
| Possession (%) | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Shots | 8 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 5 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Fouls | 11 | 13 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
Starting line-ups
Newcastle United (4-3-3): Nick Pope (G), Sven Botman (CD-L), Malick Thiaw (CD-R), Dan Burn (LB), Kieran Trippier (RB), Sandro Tonali (CM), Joelinton (LM), Bruno Guimarães (RM), Nick Woltemade (F), Anthony Gordon (LF), Harvey Barnes (RF).
Athletic Club (4-2-3-1): Unai Simón (G), Aitor Paredes (CD-L), Dani Vivian (CD-R), Adama Boiro (LB), Jesús Areso (RB), Mikel Vesga (AM), Mikel Jauregizar (LM), Alejandro Rego (RM), Unai Gómez (F), Álex Berenguer (AM-L), Robert Navarro (AM-R).
Recent form
Newcastle United: lost 2–1 away to Brighton & Hove Albion (18 Oct); won 3–0 vs Benfica (21 Oct); won 2–1 vs Fulham (25 Oct); won 2–0 vs Tottenham Hotspur (29 Oct); lost 3–1 away to West Ham United (2 Nov).
Athletic Club: won 2–1 vs Mallorca (4 Oct); drew 0–0 away to Elche (19 Oct); won 3–1 vs FK Qarabag (22 Oct); lost 1–0 vs Getafe (25 Oct); lost 3–2 away to Real Sociedad (1 Nov).