Match Report: Valencia vs Newcastle United
Valencia faced Newcastle United in a Club Friendlies match on August 8, 2026. The visitors secured a 2-1 victory over the Spanish side. Newcastle United came from behind to claim all three points in the friendly encounter.
F. Ugrinic gave Valencia an early lead with a goal in the 5th minute. The home side's advantage was short-lived, as J. Gaya received a red card in the 36th minute. Newcastle United responded with a goal from Y. Wissa in the 76th minute to take the lead.
Both teams made several substitutions throughout the match. Newcastle United brought on A. Elanga in the 39th minute, followed by A. Bamba at halftime. Valencia introduced R. Sato in the 60th minute and J. Guerra in the 79th minute. Newcastle United also made changes with N. Woltemade in the 67th minute and M. Thiaw in the 72nd minute.
The statistics revealed an evenly matched contest. Both teams held 50% possession and recorded three corners each. Valencia registered five shots on target compared to Newcastle United's two. Despite having more shots on target, Valencia could only manage one goal.
The result leaves Newcastle United with a 2-1 winning scoreline. The visitors finished with one more goal than Valencia, securing a positive outcome in the friendly fixture.