Match ReportBBC SportUnverified source· 8 Aug 2026
Jaissle wins first friendly, but keeps celebrations in check
Newcastle lifted a trophy, but Jaissle's focus is on the work ahead after a comeback win.
Newcastle
team
Competition
Pre-season friendly
Score
Newcastle United 2-1 Valencia
Scorers
Yoane Wissa (2)
Venue
Mestalla Stadium
What happened. Newcastle United came from behind to beat Valencia 2-1 in Matthias Jaissle's first friendly, with Yoane Wissa scoring twice off the bench.
- Anthony Elanga was stretchered off after a bad tackle but is not thought to be seriously injured.
- Bazoumana Toure and Sean Steur impressed after their summer moves.
- Jaissle said players deserve two days off after a hard week.
“We will not smash the locker room now and celebrate. We still have a lot to do.”
— Matthias Jaissle
Jaissle will look to build on the win as Newcastle continue pre-season preparations.
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