Union Berlin and Newcastle United have traversed challenging periods in their history to reach the biggest stage in European football.
Founded in 1906, Union Berlin is a club that has never experienced the glory of a major trophy. In recent years, the club embarked on a remarkable journey to the summit of German football. They rose through the lower tiers of German football before finally making their Bundesliga debut in 2019. Union Berlin swiftly settled in the top tier of German football, earning themselves a spot in the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League group stage.
Newcastle United have also struggled to win major trophies. Their last major honour was won back in 1955, when they beat Manchester City 3-1 in the FA Cup final. The Magpies have achieved some degree of success on the European stage, winning two now-defunct trophies: the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969 and the Intertoto Cup in 2006.
Newcastle's participation in the UEFA Champions League group stages have been sporadic, featuring in the 1997/98, 2002/03, and 2023/24 seasons. Since the Saudi takeover in 2021, Newcastle has set its sights on returning to the top table in world football. The era of thriftiness under Mike Ashley is a relic of the past, and Newcastle have since been very active in the transfer market. They bought well and Eddie Howe guided the club to a fourth-place finish in the 2022/23 Premier League campaign, thereby returning Newcastle to the UEFA Champions League after a 21-year absence.
Union Berlin vs Newcastle United Head to Head
Both clubs have featured sporadically in European competitions, so Union Berlin and Newcastle United have never faced off in a competitive football match. For fans eagerly anticipating the forthcoming clash, the opportunity to secure Union Berlin vs Newcastle United tickets awaits, right here on SeatPick.
Union Berlin vs Newcastle United Connections
German goalkeeper Loris Karius stands as the sole individual to have donned the jerseys of both Union Berlin and Newcastle United. Karius inked his Newcastle deal as a free agent in September 2022, following the expiration of his Liverpool contract. This move transpired a few months after Karius's loan stint at Union Berlin during the 2021/22 season, where he made only four Bundesliga appearances.
