Newcastle confirm sela cup plans as la liga giants set for st james' park tie

NEWCASTLE UNITED WILL FACE THE FORMER WINNERS OF LA LIGA AT ST JAMES' PARK THIS SUMMER AS PART OF THE SELA CUO 11:20, 03 Jun 2025 Newcastle United will face Atlético Madrid in a

friendly at St James' Park in August as the Sela Cup celebrates its third year. The club's main sponsors have announced the glamour friendly against the former La Liga, UEFA Super

Cup and Europa League winners with the game set to take place on Saturday 9th August. The clash gives Newcastle the ideal test ahead of their return to the Champions League. A delighted

Eddie Howe said: "Playing in the Sela Cup in front of our own supporters is something we really look forward to. "St James' Park is always special, but those games in the

summer - seeing all the black and white shirts in the stands - are so unique. It will give the players an extra boost at a crucial time in our preparations. Pre-season is all about being

ready, both domestically in the Premier League and for the Champions League, so playing a team of Atlético's calibre is an ideal test. "They are an extremely talented side, managed

by one of the best coaches in the world. We will have faced top quality opposition from both English and European football over the summer and it will stand us in good stead." The

one-day event will also see Becky Langley's Newcastle ladies face Atletico Femenina. Langley said: "We're really excited to be taking part in the Sela Cup again this year. It

has become a big date to look out for in the pre-season schedule. "Like AC Milan last season, Atlético are a huge name with exceptional players so it's a big test but one

we're motivated for. We have another big season ahead of us in WSL 2. Matches like this will give us the physical test and type of experience we’ll need to be ready for it. Article

continues below "Every time we have played at St. James' Park, we have received incredible support and we know it will be the same again in front of our outstanding fans." The

NUFC Women's game kicks off at 1pm before a 4pm start for the clash against Kieran Trippier's old club. Supporters will gain access to both the men’s and women’s game with all-day

tickets priced at £25 for adults and just £10 for concessions. Season ticket holders and Mags members can secure their first taste of European action ahead of the upcoming 2025-26 campaign,

by purchasing tickets via book.newcastleunited.com from 10.00am on Wednesday 4 June, before a general sale commences on Friday 6 June. A number of hospitality packages will also be

announced ahead of the fixture. TREASURE A SEASON TO REMEMBER Newcastle United's 2024-25 campaign has to rank as one of the best in living memory. Not only did Eddie Howe's side

qualify for the Champions League by securing fifth place in the Premier League, but they ended their long wait for silverware by winning the Carabao Cup Our special Chronicle end-of-season

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