Team news: Howe makes two changes for Athletic Club clash

Team News: Howe Makes Two Changes for Athletic Club Clash

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has made two adjustments to the lineup that lost to West Ham United in the Premier League, ahead of their UEFA Champions League meeting with Athletic Club.

Kieran Trippier and Harvey Barnes return to the starting eleven, replacing Emil Krafth and Jacob Murphy. Captain Bruno Guimarães, who has recovered from illness, resumes his role in midfield as the Magpies aim for their third win in four Champions League games.

Anthony Gordon, who has scored in every Champions League fixture so far, remains a key attacking presence alongside Nick Woltemade. William Osula, although initially named among the substitutes, will not participate due to an ankle issue and is set for further assessment in the coming days.

Newcastle have already surpassed their previous Champions League points total of five from the 2023/24 campaign, and a victory against their La Liga opponents would equal their best-ever group stage tally of nine, achieved in 2002/03.

Starting XI

Nick Pope
Kieran Trippier
Sven Botman
Joelinton
Sandro Tonali
Anthony Gordon
Harvey Barnes
Malick Thiaw
Nick Woltemade
Dan Burn
Bruno Guimarães (c)

Substitutes (not used)

Max Thompson
Aaron Ramsdale
Lewis Hall
Fabian Schär
Emil Krafth
Anthony Elanga
Jacob Murphy
Joe Willock
Alex Murphy
Jacob Ramsey
Lewis Miley

Author’s summary: Eddie Howe’s Newcastle adjust their lineup as Bruno Guimarães returns and the team eyes a record group-stage points tally against Athletic Club.

Newcastle United — 2025-11-05