Newcastle United vs FC Porto Tickets

Newcastle United and FC Porto are two football clubs renowned all over the world. Yet, they’ve achieved varying levels of success in European football.

Newcastle United is a club experiencing a renaissance after receiving substantial investment from the Saudi Public Investment Fund. Remarkably, the Magpies have been on a quest for a major trophy since their FA Cup triumph in 1955. Their European feats include two now-defunct trophies: the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969 and the Intertoto Cup in 2006.

Under the guidance of Eddie Howe, Newcastle qualified for the UEFA Champions League group stage in the 2023/24 season, marking their return to the competition after more than two decades away.

In stark contrast, FC Porto, often referred to as "Dragões," boasts an illustrious history in European football. The club, playing in their iconic blue and white stripes, secured their first European Cup triumph in 1987, overcoming Bayern Munich in a memorable final held in Vienna.

One year after winning the UEFA Cup in 2002/03, Porto clinched their second UEFA Champions League trophy. Their incredible road to glory was masterminded by a young coach named José Mourinho. Despite maintaining a consistent presence in the UEFA Champions League, Porto has failed to reach a semi-final since their 2004 victory.

Newcastle United vs FC Porto Head to Head

Newcastle and FC Porto locked horns in European competition way back in 1969. They met in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, with the Magpies advancing to the last 16 after winning the two-legged encounter 1-0 on aggregate.

The two teams are yet to meet in Europe’s elite competition, largely because Newcastle have rarely taken part in their history. To be in attendance when they next meet, fans can buy Newcastle vs Porto tickets on SeatPick.

Newcastle United vs FC Porto Connections

Legendary manager Sir Bobby Robson stands out among the many connections between these two teams. The former England boss was a huge success at FC Porto, winning successive league titles during his two-year stay at the club. Robson later took charge at Newcastle for the last five years of his managerial career, between 1999-2004.

There are also a few footballers who have bridged the divide between Newcastle United and FC Porto. One such player is Christian Atsu. The Ghanaian international started his professional career at Porto and later spent five years at St James’ Park after failing to break into the Chelsea first team.

Another player from recent memory to feature prominently for both clubs is Congolese defender Chancel Mbemba. He spent three years in the north-east of England before Porto stumped up £7m to secure his services. Mbemba enjoyed four years at Porto before signing for Marseille on a free transfer in 2022.

At the turn of the century, Croatian attacking midfielder Silvio Marić spent one season at Newcastle United and then one season at FC Porto. He did not flourish at either club and returned to his native country to play for Dinamo Zagreb.