Newcastle United 0-2 Atletico Madrid, Club Friendly: Alvarez, Griezmann Power Los Colchoneros

Atletico Madrid finished their pre-season on a high with a 2-0 win over Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Saturday (August 9, 2025). Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann scored goals after a scrappy first half in which Nick Pope and Jan Oblak made important saves. Newcastle created openings throughout the match, but they lacked a cutting edge in the absence of star striker Alexander Isak, who is training away from the squad amid interest from Liverpool. Manager Eddie Howe had earlier confirmed that the Swede is unlikely to face Aston Villa in Newcastle's Premier League opener.

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Updated on: 10 August 2025 12:24 pm

Britain Soccer Club Friendly Newcastle United Vs Atletico Madrid match photos: Anthony Elanga

Club Friendly 2025: Newcastle United Vs Atletico Madrid | Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP

Newcastle United's Anthony Elanga, left, and Atletico Madrid's Javi Galan battle for the ball during a Sela Cup men's soccer match at St. James' Park, Newcastle, England.

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Britain Soccer Club Friendly Newcastle United Vs Atletico Madrid match photos: Harrison Ashby

Club Friendly 2025: Newcastle United Vs Atletico Madrid | Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP

Newcastle United's Harrison Ashby, left, and Atletico Madrid's David Hancko battle for the ball during a Sela Cup men's soccer match at St. James' Park, Newcastle, England.

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Britain Soccer Club Friendly Newcastle United Vs Atletico Madrid match photos: Matteo Ruggeri

Club Friendly 2025: Newcastle United Vs Atletico Madrid | Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP

Atletico Madrid's Matteo Ruggeri and Newcastle United's Harrison Ashby battle for the ball during the Sela Cup soccer match between Newcastle United and Atletico Madrid at St. James' Park, Newcastle, England.

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Club Friendly 2025: Newcastle United Vs Atletico Madrid | Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP

Newcastle United's Anthony Elanga, left, and Atletico Madrid's David Hancko in action during the Sela Cup soccer match between Newcastle United and Atletico Madrid at St. James' Park, Newcastle, England.

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Britain Soccer Club Friendly Newcastle United Vs Atletico Madrid match photos: Julian Alvarez

Club Friendly 2025: Newcastle United Vs Atletico Madrid | Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP

Newcastle United's Jamaal Lascelles, left, and Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez in action during the Sela Cup soccer match between Newcastle United and Atletico Madrid at St. James' Park, Newcastle, England.

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Britain Soccer Club Friendly Newcastle United Vs Atletico Madrid match photos: Joelinton

Club Friendly 2025: Newcastle United Vs Atletico Madrid | Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP

Newcastle United's Joelinton, left, and Atletico Madrid's Conor Gallagher battle for the ball during the Sela Cup soccer match between Newcastle United and Atletico Madrid at St. James' Park, Newcastle, England.