Newcastle United play their final game of pre-season on Saturday when Atletico Madrid come to St James’ Park in the Sela Cup.
Pre-season has not been easy for Eddie Howe’s side, with Newcastle winless all summer.
Indeed, Newcastle drew 2-2 with Espanyol on Friday night to begin the Sela Cup and have only one game left before their Premier League campaign begins away at Aston Villa.
The Newcastle United manager is expected to make wholesale changes to the team who drew with Espanyol on Friday night.
With that in mind, here’s a look at the latest confirmed team news, our predicted lineup and the latest injury news ahead of the Atletico Madrid game.
Newcastle United confirmed team news vs Atletico Madrid
Newcastle have confirmed that Lewis Hall’s substitution on Friday night was pre-planned, with the defender still making his way back up to full fitness.
Howe has also confirmed that Joe Willock is injured.
The Toon boss has also confirmed that Alexander Isak will not be involved. He revealed that it was “clear” that the star striker could not be involved with the rest of the group, after the two had a conversation about his future at the club.
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All of Anthony Gordon, Nick Pope, Sandro Tonali, Tino Livramento and Kieran Trippier are expected to feature after sitting out of Friday’s game.
Anthony Elanga could make his home debut.
Newcastle United predicted lineup vs Atletico Madrid
It would be a surprise to see any of those who played on Friday feature. Sven Botman could make his return after suffering an injury against Arsenal earlier in pre-season.
Newcastle United predicted XI vs Atletico Madrid: Pope; Trippier, Lascelles, Botman, Livramento; Tonali, Joelinton, Hernes; Elanga, Gordon, Barnes
Injured: Willock
Unavailable: Isak
Time and date: 4pm BST on Saturday 9 August, 2025
Venue: St James’ Park, Newcastle
TV channel and live stream: Newcastle United official website and app
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