Newcastle comes from behind to beat Valencia 2-1 in Trofeo Naranja
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 8:01 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Newcastle United won 2-1 against Valencia at the Mestalla on August 8, 2026, under new manager Matthias Jaissle. Valencia took an early lead through Filip Ugrinic, but Newcastle responded strongly after the break, with Yoane Wissa scoring two goals. Anthony Elanga was stretchered off following a foul from Valencia captain Jose Gaya, who received a red card. Newcastle aims to build on this success as they continue their preseason schedule against Everton next.
- •Newcastle defeats Valencia 2-1 in the Trofeo Naranja match
- •Wissa scored both goals for Newcastle in the second half
- •Elanga was injured after a challenge from Gaya, who was sent off
- •Newcastle debuted several players in this match
- •The team plays Everton next in their preseason schedule
- 8:01 AMYahoo Sports — Valencia 1-2 Newcastle — Match Report: Horror Night Turned Title-Winning Outing
"Newcastle United gave new manager Matthias Jaissle a winning start after coming from behind to beat Valencia 2-1 at the Mestalla and lift the Trofeo Naranja. Yoane Wissa scored twice after the break to overturn Filip Ugrinic’s early opener, while the Magpies also had to contend with the very worrying sight of Anthony Elanga leaving […]
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