Overview
- Dan Burn’s 11th‑minute header and Joelinton’s 49th‑minute finish secured a 2-0 victory at St James’ Park.
- The result makes it three wins from four in the Champions League league phase and a fifth straight home win in all competitions.
- Newcastle strengthened their push for a top‑eight league‑phase finish, which guarantees automatic progression to the last 16.
- Anthony Gordon was withdrawn before half-time with a recurring hip issue as Eddie Howe continues to manage a squad illness.
- Athletic Bilbao traveled depleted, including the long-term absence of Inaki Williams, and the match aired in the UK on TNT Sports with streaming via discovery+.