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It is Athletic Bilbao next.

Newcastle United with Wednesday night seeing NUFC’s fourth Champions League match of the eight that will be played in the Swiss League phase.

United currently eighth in the table.

This next Champions League match is extra special though, the first competitive game between the two clubs since the legendary UEFA Cup tie in 1994.

For many Newcastle United fans, one of the very best European away trips they had the pleasure to go to.

Just over 31 years on and a series of events have been planned where fans of the two clubs will come together, including a walking football match between supporters of Athletic Bilbao and Newcastle United.

After drinks…there will be a planting of an oak tree and a plaque will be placed ‘With the following message in gratitude to our host city: We met as opponents, but our friendship continues’

Class stuff and such a pleasure that we get to host this excellent club and brilliant fanbase on Tyneside.

Here’s hoping they have a brilliant time on their visit, apart from the actual 90+ minutes of Champions League action of course.

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