Newcastle 2-0 Athletic Bilbao final score - 5 November 2025, Champions League

Throw-in for Bilbao at St. James' Park.

Bilbao's Asier Hierro is on target but unsuccessful.

In Newcastle upon Tyne a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Throw-in high up the field for Bilbao in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Ball safe as Newcastle is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Aitor Paredes is back on his feet again.

Play has been interrupted briefly in Newcastle upon Tyne to check on Aitor Paredes, who is grimacing with pain.

Dani Vivian gets his shot on target but fails to score for Bilbao.

Bilbao have been awarded a corner by Ivan Kruzliak.

Nico Serrano of Bilbao smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

Bilbao awarded a free kick in their own half.

Newcastle have a goal kick.

Asier Hierro (Bilbao) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.

Jacob Ramsey is replacing Nick Woltemade for the home team.

Ivan Kruzliak awards Bilbao a goal kick.

Newcastle's Anthony Elanga misses with an attempt on goal.

Nico Serrano for Bilbao drives towards goal at St. James' Park. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Inigo Ruiz De Galarreta is replacing Alejandro Rego Mora for Bilbao at St. James' Park.

Newcastle awarded a throw-in in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Newcastle to take a throw-in in Bilbao territory.

The away team replace Jesus Areso with Andoni Gorosabel.

Ernesto Valverde (Bilbao) is making a third substitution, with Asier Hierro replacing Unai Gomez.

Free kick for Bilbao in their own half.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Ball goes out of play for a Newcastle goal kick.

Ivan Kruzliak awards the home team a throw-in.

Bilbao to take a throw-in in Newcastle territory.

Free kick Bilbao.

Bilbao's Nico Serrano is on target but unsuccessful.

Throw-in Bilbao.

Bilbao make their second substitution with Selton Sanchez replacing Mikel Jauregizar.

Ernesto Valverde is making the team's first substitution at St. James' Park with Nico Serrano replacing Robert Navarro.

Newcastle awarded a free kick in their own half.

Jesus Areso (Bilbao) gets a yellow card.

Throw-in for Bilbao in their own half.

Throw-in for Newcastle at St. James' Park.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Newcastle upon Tyne.

The home team have replaced Bruno Guimaraes with Lewis Miley. This is the fourth substitution made today by Eddie Howe.

Eddie Howe (Newcastle) is making a third substitution, with Anthony Elanga replacing Harvey Barnes.

Lewis Hall is replacing Dan Burn for Newcastle at St. James' Park.

Can Bilbao get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Newcastle's half?

Ivan Kruzliak signals a free kick to Bilbao in their own half.

Throw-in for Bilbao in their own half.

Free kick for Bilbao in their own half.

Ivan Kruzliak signals a Newcastle throw-in in Bilbao's half.

Ivan Kruzliak signals a free kick to Newcastle in their own half.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Ivan Kruzliak signals a free kick to Newcastle.

Aitor Paredes (Bilbao) has received a first yellow card.

Goal kick for Bilbao at St. James' Park.

Newcastle are coming forward and Dan Burn gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Throw-in Newcastle.

Sven Botman (Newcastle) gets in a powerful header but the ball is cleared away.

Newcastle have been awarded a corner by Ivan Kruzliak.

Can Newcastle capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Bilbao's half?

Newcastle have a goal kick.

Goal! Newcastle increase their lead to 2-0 through a well-placed header from Joelinton. Great play from Harvey Barnes to set up the goal.

Throw-in for Bilbao at St. James' Park.

Ball safe as Bilbao is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Ivan Kruzliak awards Newcastle a goal kick.

Bilbao's Unai Gomez breaks free at St. James' Park. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Throw-in for Bilbao in the half of Newcastle.

The first half has been concluded at St. James' Park.

Ivan Kruzliak awards the home team a throw-in.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Newcastle have a goal kick.

Bilbao awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ivan Kruzliak signals a free kick to Newcastle just outside Bilbao's area.

Throw-in for Bilbao in the half of Newcastle.

Eddie Howe (Newcastle) is making a first change, with Jacob Murphy replacing the possibly injured Anthony Gordon.

Malick Thiaw is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

In Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

Corner awarded to Bilbao.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Can Newcastle get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Bilbao's half?

Goal kick for Bilbao at St. James' Park.

Newcastle are in shooting range from this free kick.

Bilbao to take a throw-in in Newcastle territory.

Newcastle awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Ivan Kruzliak signals a Bilbao throw-in in Newcastle's half.

Throw-in Newcastle.

Ivan Kruzliak awards Bilbao a goal kick.

Nick Woltemade's header is off-target for Newcastle.

Free kick for Newcastle in the half of Bilbao.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Newcastle advance rapidly upfield but Ivan Kruzliak blows for offside.

Newcastle needs to be cautious. Bilbao have an attacking throw-in.

Ivan Kruzliak signals a Newcastle throw-in in Bilbao's half.

Throw-in for Newcastle in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Newcastle goal kick.

Newcastle will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Bilbao.

Free kick for Bilbao in their own half.

Ivan Kruzliak signals a free kick to Newcastle in their own half.

Can Bilbao get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Newcastle's half?

Ivan Kruzliak awards Newcastle a goal kick.

Bilbao to take a throw-in in Newcastle territory.

Adama Boiro of Bilbao gets in a strike, but is off target.

Corner awarded to Bilbao.

Unai Gomez of Bilbao smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Bilbao have been awarded a corner by Ivan Kruzliak.

Throw-in for Bilbao at St. James' Park.

Corner awarded to Newcastle.

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Bilbao close to the penalty box.

Newcastle's Dan Burn scores with his head to give his side a 1-0 lead. That's a fine assist from Kieran Trippier.

Free kick in a good position for Newcastle!

Newcastle awarded a free kick in their own half.

At St. James' Park, Newcastle are penalized for being offside.

Ball goes out of play for a Newcastle goal kick.

Aitor Paredes (Bilbao) gets in a header on goal but the attempt is cleared.

Bilbao have been awarded a corner by Ivan Kruzliak.

Newcastle awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Bilbao have a goal kick.

Throw-in for Newcastle in the half of Bilbao.

Ivan Kruzliak awards the away team a throw-in.

Ball safe as Bilbao is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Goal kick for Newcastle at St. James' Park.

If Anthony Gordon scores against Athletic Bilbao it will be his 5th goal for Newcastle United this season.

Both teams lost their last match.

Athletic Bilbao haven't won any of their last 5 away matches.

Newcastle United have a winning streak of 3 matches.

Newcastle United scores 2.21 goals when playing at home and Athletic Bilbao scores 0.97 goals when playing away (on average).

Newcastle United's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Athletic Bilbao's.

In UEFA Champions League, Newcastle United has better performance than Athletic Bilbao.

When Athletic Bilbao is down 1-0 away, they win 21% of their matches.

When Newcastle United is down 0-1 home, they win 22% of their matches.

When Athletic Bilbao leads 0-1 away, they win in 60% of their matches.

When Newcastle United leads 1-0 at home, they win in 80% of their matches.

On their last meeting Newcastle United won by 1 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Newcastle United.

Newcastle United wins 46% of halftimes, Athletic Bilbao wins 24%.

Newcastle United wins 1st half in 46% of their matches, Athletic Bilbao in 24% of their matches.

Newcastle United have scored at least one goal for 9 consecutive matches.

Jacob Kai Murphy has assisted the most goals for Newcastle United with 2. Mikel Jauregizar Alboniga is Athletic Bilbao's biggest assister (2).

Anthony Gordon is Newcastle United's top scorer with 4 goals. Gorka Guruzeta Rodriguez has scored 3 times for Athletic Bilbao.

Newcastle United have won 4 home matches in a row.