Newcastle loses 2-1 in friendly against Bayer Leverkusen at St James' Park
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 7:18 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Newcastle suffered a 2-1 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in a friendly match held at St James' Park on August 15. Despite the loss, head coach Matthias Jaissle indicated positive developments in the squad's progression. The team is undergoing adjustments after the departures of Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali, and Bruno Guimarães this summer, leaving them looking somewhat underprepared ahead of their upcoming Premier League fixture against Liverpool. As the team adapts, Newcastle aims to strengthen before the competitive season ramps up.
- •Newcastle lost 2-1 to Bayer Leverkusen in a friendly.
- •Match took place at St James' Park in front of over 39,000 fans.
- •Head coach Matthias Jaissle noted progress despite the defeat.
- •The team is adjusting after key player departures this summer.
- •Newcastle faces Liverpool next in the Premier League.
- 7:18 PMThe Guardian Sport — Newcastle’s Matthias Jaissle looks on bright side despite lacklustre Leverkusen defeat
"In spite of a 2-1 loss to Bayer Leverkusen, the new head coach at St James’ Park showed signs he is on the right path, and is closing in on Benfica’s Amar Dedic Reasons to be fearful or cause to be cheerful? Newcastle fans among a crowd in excess of 39,000 at St James’ Park on Saturday had much to debate as they headed home from a slightly underwhelming 2-1 friendly defeat by Bayer Leverkusen. The bad news is that a suddenly youthful team still coming to terms with life without this summer’s departed stars, Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães, look more than a little undercooked before Liverpool’s visit on Premier League duty next Sunday. Continue reading...
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