The Champions League returns to St James' Park this week as Newcastle United face off against Athletic Club with both teams fighting for the three points
Jacob Ramsey, Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United celebrate 1st goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Newcastle United FC and SL Benfica at St James' Park on October 21, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Newcastle return to the Champions League this week(Image: Ed Sykes/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
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Newcastle are set to welcome Athletic Club to St James' Park on Wednesday night as the Champions League returns.
The Magpies are fighting to stay in the top eight of the table after two impressive wins over Benfica and Union Saint-Gilloise. Athletic Club secured their first win in the Champions League in October with a 3-1 victory over Qarabag.
Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund have beaten the Spanish side so far and Eddie Howe's side will be hoping to add three points to their tally with a home win. Both teams are coming into this game with something to prove, with Newcastle losing 3-1 to West Ham and Athletic Club being beaten 3-2 by Real Sociedad at the weekend.
Here, Chronicle Live has all the details on how you can tune into this blockbuster Champions League clash and who could line up for each team.
When does Newcastle vs Athletic Club kick off?
The Magpies will kick off against Athletic Club at 8pm on Wednesday, November 5. The game will be played at St James' Park.
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Where can I watch Newcastle vs Athletic Club?
UK-based viewers can tune into the action on TNT Sports 2, with live coverage beginning at 7pm. The game will also be broadcast on TNT Sports Ultimate and discovery+.
Members of Newcastle United pose for a team photo during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Newcastle United FC and SL Benfica at St James' Park on October 21, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
The Magpies are looking to bounce back with a win
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Team news
Newcastle are currently struggling with some new injury issues. Kieran Trippier missed his side's loss to West Ham due to illness and it remains to be seen if the England international will make the squad on Wednesday night.
Yoane Wissa, Tino Livramento and Harrison Ashby are all definitely out but Lewis Hall made it back to the matchday squad on Sunday after a thigh injury. Anthony Gordon was taken off at halftime at the weekend due to a hip issue and he may be a doubt for the Champions League fixture.
Meanwhile, Athletic Club have some injury problems of their own. Manager Ernesto Valverde lost Inaki Williams to an abductor injury during their last Champions League match and the 31-year-old striker isn't expected to return until 2026.
Williams joins a lengthy absentee list which includes: Maroan Sannadi, Benat Prados, Unai Egiluz and Inigo Lekue. Yeray Alvarez is also out until February for Athletic but this is due to a doping ban rather than an injury.