Newcastle v Athletic Bilbao: Line-ups confirmed as Woltemade leads the line

Newcastle are aiming to get back to winning ways when they face Athletic Club in the Champions League.

A dismal display led to defeat to West Ham in the Premier League last time out but the Magpies have won back-to-back games in the Champions League in style.

Bilbao are in poor form, winning just two of their last 11 games in all competitions.

This is the first meeting of the two sides in 30 years.

Newcastle team news

Newcastle XI: Nick Pope, Dan Burn, Sven Botman, Malick Thiaw, Kieran Trippier, Joelinton, Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimarães, Anthony Gordon, Nick Woltemade, Harvey Barnes

Athletic Bilbao team news

Athletic XI: Unai Simón, Adama Boiro, Aitor Paredes, Dani Vivian, Jesús Areso, Mikel Vesga, Alejandro Rego, Mikel Jauregizar, Robert Navarro, Unai Gómez, Alex Berenguer

How to watch Newcastle v Athletic Club: TV channel, online stream

The Champions League match between Newcastle United and Athletic Club kicks off at 8:00pm on Wednesday night at St James’ Park.

In the UK, coverage will be available live on TNT Sports, with streaming options on Discovery+ and the TNT Sports app. You can also watch it on the Bet365 app.

The stats for Newcastle v Athletic Club

• Newcastle have avoided defeat in 29 of their last 33 home matches in European competition
• The Magpies are unbeaten in their last four games at St James’ Park across all competitions
• Athletic Club have failed to win any of their last five away fixtures, losing four
• The Spanish side have just one win in nine away matches against English opponents
• This will be the first meeting between the two clubs since 1994–95

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