Newcastle United conclude their pre-season preparations with a friendly fixture against Spanish giants Atletico Madrid at St James’ Park on Saturday afternoon.

Shortly after the women’s teams battle it out for the Sela Cup, the men’s sides will lock horns for the same trophy, and in case of a draw after 90 minutes, the contest will go straight to penalties to decide the winner.

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After ending their 70-year trophy drought by winning the EFL Cup and finishing fifth in the Premier League last season to secure their spot in the Champions League, Newcastle were hoping to kick on and bolster their squad to put themselves in a stronger position to challenge on all fronts in the 2025-26 campaign. However, Eddie Howe ’s side have been left frustrated in the summer transfer

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