Newcastle United vs Athletic Club, 2025-26 UEFA Champions League, League Phase
· UEFA Champions LeagueDan Burn's sublime header helps Newcastle overcome Athletic Club
Dan Burn produced a header of brutal beauty as they eased to a 2-0 Champions League victory over Athletic Club.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Handball by Mikel Vesga (Athletic Club).
- 6': Foul by Mikel Vesga (Athletic Club).
- 6': Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 7': Corner, Athletic Club. Conceded by Joelinton.
- 7': Attempt saved. Unai Gómez (Athletic Club) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Nick Pope (Newcastle United). Assisted by Alex Berenguer with a cross.
- 9': Offside, Newcastle United. Joelinton is caught offside.
- 10': Attempt blocked. Robert Navarro (Athletic Club) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jesús Areso.
- 10': Foul by Aitor Paredes (Athletic Club).
- 10': Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 10': Foul by Mikel Jauregizar (Athletic Club).
- 11': Goal! Newcastle United 1, Athletic Club 0. Dan Burn (Newcastle United) header from the left side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Kieran Trippier with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 12': Handball by Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United).
- 13': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Mikel Jauregizar.
- 15': Dan Burn (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 15': Foul by Robert Navarro (Athletic Club).
- 16': Corner, Athletic Club. Conceded by Malick Thiaw.
- 18': Attempt blocked. Unai Gómez (Athletic Club) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is blocked. Assisted by Alejandro Rego.
- 18': Corner, Athletic Club. Conceded by Malick Thiaw.
- 19': Adama Boiro (Athletic Club) hits the left post with a left footed shot from outside the box following a corner.
- 20': Foul by Unai Gómez (Athletic Club).
- 20': Sven Botman (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Alex Berenguer (Athletic Club) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Foul by Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United).
- 22': Foul by Joelinton (Newcastle United).
- 22': Robert Navarro (Athletic Club) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 26': Offside, Newcastle United. Kieran Trippier is caught offside.
- 28': Foul by Mikel Jauregizar (Athletic Club).
- 28': Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Attempt missed. Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box misses to the left.
- 30': Delay in match (Newcastle United).
- 30': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 34': Foul by Robert Navarro (Athletic Club).
- 34': Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 39': Corner, Athletic Club. Conceded by Anthony Gordon.
- 40': Offside, Newcastle United. Sandro Tonali is caught offside.
- 41': Delay in match because of an injury Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United).
- 41': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 41': Substitution, Newcastle United. Jacob Murphy replaces Anthony Gordon because of an injury.
- 42': Attempt saved. Joelinton (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Unai Simón (Athletic Club).
- 42': Handball by Joelinton (Newcastle United).
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Foul by Alejandro Rego (Athletic Club).
- 45'+1': Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Newcastle United 1, Athletic Club 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Newcastle United 1, Athletic Club 0.
- 47': Attempt missed. Unai Gómez (Athletic Club) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Mikel Jauregizar.
- 48': Attempt blocked. Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jacob Murphy.
- 49': Goal! Newcastle United 2, Athletic Club 0. Joelinton (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Harvey Barnes with a cross.
- 53': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Dani Vivian.
- 54': Attempt saved. Sven Botman (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Unai Simón (Athletic Club). Assisted by Dan Burn with a headed pass.
- 56': Attempt missed. Dan Burn (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Bruno Guimarães.
- 57': Foul by Aitor Paredes (Athletic Club).
- 57': Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 57': Aitor Paredes (Athletic Club) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 60': Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Foul by Alejandro Rego (Athletic Club).
- 61': Aitor Paredes (Athletic Club) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 61': Foul by Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United).
- 63': Dani Vivian (Athletic Club) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Foul by Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United).
- 64': Delay in match because of an injury Dan Burn (Newcastle United).
- 65': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 65': Substitution, Newcastle United. Lewis Hall replaces Dan Burn.
- 66': Substitution, Newcastle United. Anthony Elanga replaces Harvey Barnes.
- 66': Substitution, Newcastle United. Lewis Miley replaces Bruno Guimarães.
- 66': Foul by Lewis Miley (Newcastle United).
- 66': Mikel Jauregizar (Athletic Club) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 69': Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 69': Foul by Jesús Areso (Athletic Club).
- 69': Jesús Areso (Athletic Club) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 69': Substitution, Athletic Club. Selton Sánchez replaces Mikel Jauregizar.
- 69': Substitution, Athletic Club. Nico Serrano replaces Robert Navarro.
- 73': Attempt saved. Nico Serrano (Athletic Club) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Nick Pope (Newcastle United). Assisted by Aitor Paredes.
- 73': Aitor Paredes (Athletic Club) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 73': Foul by Lewis Hall (Newcastle United).
- 78': Foul by Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United).
- 78': Selton Sánchez (Athletic Club) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Substitution, Athletic Club. Asier Hierro replaces Unai Gómez.
- 78': Substitution, Athletic Club. Andoni Gorosabel replaces Jesús Areso.
- 80': Substitution, Athletic Club. Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta replaces Alejandro Rego.
- 81': Attempt saved. Nico Serrano (Athletic Club) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Nick Pope (Newcastle United).
- 83': Attempt blocked. Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Jacob Murphy.
- 83': Substitution, Newcastle United. Jacob Ramsey replaces Nick Woltemade.
- 85': Attempt missed. Asier Hierro (Athletic Club) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Andoni Gorosabel with a cross.
- 85': Adama Boiro (Athletic Club) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Foul by Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United).
- 87': Attempt blocked. Asier Hierro (Athletic Club) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mikel Vesga.
- 87': Attempt saved. Nico Serrano (Athletic Club) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Nick Pope (Newcastle United). Assisted by Mikel Vesga.
- 87': Corner, Athletic Club. Conceded by Nick Pope.
- 88': Attempt missed. Dani Vivian (Athletic Club) with an attempt from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Nico Serrano with a cross following a corner.
- 88': Delay in match because of an injury Aitor Paredes (Athletic Club).
- 89': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Dani Vivian (Athletic Club) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': Foul by Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United).
- 90'+3': Attempt saved. Nico Serrano (Athletic Club) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Nick Pope (Newcastle United). Assisted by Adama Boiro.
- 90'+5': Foul by Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta (Athletic Club).
- 90'+5': Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Newcastle United 2, Athletic Club 0.
- 0': Match ends, Newcastle United 2, Athletic Club 0.
Statistics
 ATH |
NEW |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 11 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 3 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 2 | Saves | 5 |
| 41.5 | Possession | 58.5 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 8 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 264 | Accurate Passes | 419 |
| 358 | Passes | 516 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 17 | Crosses | 10 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 54 | Long Balls | 56 |
| 18 | Accurate Long Balls | 30 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 17 | Effective Tackles | 7 |
| 19 | Tackles | 18 |
| 0.9 | Tackle % | 0.4 |
| 12 | Interceptions | 8 |
| 12 | Effective Clearances | 19 |
| 12 | Clearances | 19 |
Game Information
Competition: UEFA Champions League
Venue: St. James' Park
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Venue: St. James' Park
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
UEFA Champions League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 4 | +11 | 12 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 4 | +11 | 12 |
| 3 | Internazionale | 4 | +10 | 12 |
| 4 | Manchester City | 4 | +7 | 10 |
Line-Ups
Newcastle United (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nick Pope (GK) |
| 4 | Sven Botman |
| 12 | Malick Thiaw |
| 33 | Dan Burn |
| 2 | Kieran Trippier |
| 8 | Sandro Tonali |
| 7 | Joelinton |
| 39 | Bruno Guimarães |
| 27 | Nick Woltemade |
| 10 | Anthony Gordon |
| 11 | Harvey Barnes |
Athletic Club (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Unai Simón (GK) |
| 4 | Aitor Paredes  |
| 3 | Dani Vivian |
| 19 | Adama Boiro |
| 12 | Jesús Areso |
| 6 | Mikel Vesga |
| 18 | Mikel Jauregizar |
| 30 | Alejandro Rego |
| 20 | Unai Gómez |
| 7 | Álex Berenguer |
| 23 | Robert Navarro |
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