Newcastle United End Pre-Season With Defeat to Atlético Madrid at St. James’ Park
Newcastle United’s pre-season came to a disappointing close after a 2-0 loss against Atlético Madrid at St. James’ Park this past Saturday. Despite the home advantage, the Magpies were unable to find the back of the net, and second-half goals from Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann sealed the win for the Spanish side. This defeat marked Newcastle’s fourth loss in six pre-season friendlies, with the remaining two games ending in draws.
Fans who wanted to follow the match had several options. The game was part of the Sela Cup and took place on August 9, with the women’s fixture kicking off at 1:30pm BST and the men’s at 4:00pm BST. Supporters worldwide were able to watch the game live by purchasing a Match Pass, which could be bought for individual matches or for all Newcastle pre-season fixtures via an official pre-season pass available to Mags+ members, regular Mags, and non-members alike.
For those who missed the live action, highlights were made available two hours after the match on newcastleunited.com and the official Newcastle United app. Extended highlights were released at midnight, with a full match replay becoming accessible the following day. Fans could also stay updated throughout the game by following Newcastle’s social media channels on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Threads, where minute-by-minute updates and key statistics were shared.
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Newcastle’s squad had seen some fresh faces this summer, including Anthony Elanga, who arrived from Nottingham Forest, and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who joined on loan from Southampton. The women’s team also welcomed new signings like Małgorzata Grec and Jordan Nobbs, both aiming to strengthen the squad ahead of the new season.
On the other side, Atlético Madrid Femenino featured last season’s top scorer, Rasheedat Ajibade, and one of the league’s best goalkeepers, Lola Gallardo. The Spanish club had been busy in the transfer market, adding eight new players as they prepared for their La Liga campaign.
Newcastle played in their striking new 2025-26 home kit, which features the classic black and white stripes, paired with black shorts and socks—a design available for fans to purchase from the club shop.
Concerns were raised late in the match when Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon had to leave the pitch after receiving treatment for a leg problem, adding to the worries for manager Eddie Howe. This injury, coupled with the disappointing run of pre-season results, leaves Newcastle with some questions to answer ahead of the competitive season.
Overall, while the loss to Atlético Madrid was a setback, it provided an important test for Newcastle United as they continue to prepare for the challenges ahead.
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