Newcastle vs Atletico Madrid: 2025 Sela Cup Confirmed
- Newcastle United will play Atlético Madrid in the 2025 Sela Cup at St.
- This Sela Cup provides crucial preparation for Newcastle United, balancing domestic Premier League ambitions with Champions League aspirations.
- Newcastle United's participation in the Sela Cup underscores their commitment to high-level pre-season preparation.
Get ready for a thrilling pre-season clash! Newcastle United will battle Atlético Madrid in the 2025 Sela Cup at St. James’ Park on August 9th. This highly anticipated double-header will feature both the men’s and women’s teams in action, offering a crucial test for Newcastle’s planning. Eddie Howe emphasizes the importance of facing top-tier competition; it will be crucial for their Premier League ambitions and Champions league aspirations. The women’s team is looking to defend it’s Sela Cup title, adding another layer of excitement. News Directory 3 has the details. Discover what’s next for the Magpies as they gear up for a challenging season.
Newcastle United to Face Atlético Madrid in 2025 Sela Cup
Updated June 03, 2025
Newcastle United will play Atlético Madrid in the 2025 Sela Cup at St. James’ Park on Aug. 9. The pre-season friendly will feature both the Newcastle men’s team and women’s team in a double-header against their Atlético counterparts.
The Newcastle women’s team will start the day at 1 p.m. BST, followed by the men’s match at 4 p.m. BST. This Sela Cup provides crucial preparation for Newcastle United, balancing domestic Premier League ambitions with Champions League aspirations.
Newcastle United’s participation in the Sela Cup underscores their commitment to high-level pre-season preparation. The club aims to provide its teams with valuable experience against top-tier opponents.
“Playing in the Sela Cup in front of our own supporters is something we really look forward to,” said Newcastle Men’s Head Coach,Eddie Howe. “St. James’ Park is always special… It will give the players an extra boost at a crucial time in our preparations.”
Howe added that facing a team of Atlético’s calibre is an ideal test, emphasizing their talent and coaching. The series of friendlies, including matches against Celtic, Arsenal, K League XI, and Tottenham, are designed to challenge Newcastle United across both English and European football.
“Pre-season is all about being ready, both domestically in the Premier League and for the Champions league, so playing a team of Atlético’s calibre is an ideal test,” Howe said.
Meanwhile, Newcastle Women seek to defend their Women’s Sela Cup title, after their penalty victory against AC Milan in 2024. Women’s manager, Becky langley, expressed her excitement about leading her team in the friendly competition.
“Like AC Milan last season,Atlético are a huge name with extraordinary players so it’s a big test but one we’re motivated for,” Langley said. “Matches like this will give us the physical test and type of experience we’ll need to be ready for it.”
What’s next
Newcastle united will continue their pre-season preparations, aiming to integrate new strategies and build team cohesion ahead of the upcoming Premier League and Champions League campaigns. The Sela cup provides a platform to fine-tune their approach against quality opposition.