Newcastle United vs Real Madrid Tickets

Newcastle United and Real Madrid are two clubs that can count on their supporters, yet their journeys in European football could not look more different.

Based in the north-east of England, Newcastle United have never won a major European trophy, and they’ve failed to win any major domestic trophy since 1955. They have very little experience in the UEFA Champions League. Prior to the 2023/24 season, they had never advanced past the group stage.

Yet, Newcastle’s stock is on the rise. They suddenly became one of the richest clubs in the world in 2021, when they were bought by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. Their fortunes on the pitch quickly improved, and Eddie Howe steered Newcastle to a fourth placed Premier League finish in the 2022/23 season. They secured Champions League football for the first time in more than 20 years.

In contrast, Real Madrid are the undisputed kings of the UEFA Champions League. Los Blancos have won the competition on no fewer than 14 occasions and are always among the favourites.

The Spanish club have enjoyed two eras of remarkable dominance in Europe’s most prestigious club competition. With Alfredo Di Stefano leading the line, Real Madrid won each of the first five editions of the European Cup between 1956 to 1960.

Their second era of dominance was spearheaded by Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, and Luka Modric. Despite the strong competition, Real Madrid won the UEFA Champions League five times between the years of 2014 to 2022.

Newcastle United vs Real Madrid Head to Head

Largely because of their inexperience in the UEFA Champions League, Newcastle United have never faced Real Madrid in a competitive match. It’s going to be a scintillating encounter when they do meet and fans can secure Newcastle United vs Real Madrid tickets right here on SeatPick.

Newcastle United vs Real Madrid Connections

There are plenty of familiar faces who have worn the iconic shirts of both Newcastle and Real Madrid. One such player is Jonathan Woodgate, who moved from Tyneside to Madrid in the summer of 2014. He famously endured a nightmare debut which set the tone for his career at the Santiago Bernabeu. Plagued by injuries, Woodgate failed to ever truly fulfil his remarkable potential.

Michael Owen was another England international who failed to set the world alight at Real Madrid. The Liverpool FC striker moved to Madrid in 2004, but struggled to break into the Galacticos first-team which featured Ronaldo and Raul. After one year in Madrid, he returned to the Premier League and signed for Newcastle, where he stayed for four seasons.

More recently, Joselu returned to Real Madrid on loan for the 2023/24 season, having been initially signed by Madrid as a teenager in 2009. He couldn’t break into the Madrid first-team and left them in 2012 to continue his career in Germany, England, and Spain. He spent two years at St James’ Park before returning to Spain, where his excellent performances earned him a shock move to Real Madrid.