Newcastle United will aim to defend their Women’s Sela Cup crown when they contest the 2025 tie against Spanish giants Atlético Madrid at St. James’ Park on Saturday afternoon.The Magpies won the...
Newcastle United will aim to defend their Women’s Sela Cup crown when they contest the 2025 tie against Spanish giants Atlético Madrid at St. James’ Park on Saturday afternoon.
The Magpies won the inaugural Women’s Sela Cup in 2024. They battled out a 2-2 draw with Italian Serie A Femminile eBay club AC Milan at St. James’ Park before going on to lift the trophy following a 4-3 victory on penalties.
Newcastle United’s latest Women’s Sela Cup task is arguably more difficult. They come up against an Atlético Madrid side that only finished behind FC Barcelona and Real Madrid in finetwork Liga F last season. The Spaniards’ squad is packed full of international experience in all areas. There are a couple of former Barclays Women’s Super League players on the roster with Vilde Bøe Risa and Tatiana Pinto now on Atlético Madrid’s books.
As for Newcastle United, the game provides an opportunity for the club to field some of their summer signings. The Magpies have added former Southampton pair Jemma Purfield and Molly Pike to their squad over the summer along with experienced duo Jordan Nobbs and Aoife Mannion. Polish international defender Małgorzata Grec has also made the move to Tyenside.
Newcastle United’s 2025 Women’s Sela Cup fixture against Atlético Madrid kicks-off at 1pm on Saturday afternoon. The men’s team also face Atlético Madrid in their fixture which takes place at 4pm. Tickets are sold out.
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