How to watch today's Newcastle United vs Athletic Bilbao Champions League game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Newcastle United host Athletic Bilbao at St James' Park on Wednesday in a vital UEFA Champions League group stage match.

Newcastle, currently eighth in the Champions League group, have had mixed domestic form, including a recent 3-1 loss to West Ham and a strong home record. Athletic Bilbao arrive seeking their first away win since August and have struggled offensively, scoring just 11 goals in 11 La Liga games this season.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Newcastle United vs Athletic Bilbao online - TV channels & live streams

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	DAZN	Watch here

The match will be shown live on Paramount+ and DAZN in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.

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Newcastle United vs Athletic Bilbao kick-off time

Champions League - Champions League

St James' Park

The match will be played at St James' Park on Wednesday, with kick-off at 4pm ET for fans in the US. 

Team news & squads

Newcastle United vs Athletic Bilbao lineups

Newcastle United

4-3-3

Formation

4-2-3-1

ATH

1

N. Pope

12

M. Thiaw

4

S. Botman

33

D. Burn

2

K. Trippier

39

C

B. Guimaraes

7

Joelinton

8

S. Tonali

27

N. Woltemade

11

H. Barnes

10

A. Gordon

1

C

U. Simon

12

J. Areso

19

A. Boiro

3

D. Vivian

4

A. Paredes

18

M. Jauregizar

30

A. Rego

23

R. Navarro

7

A. Berenguer

6

M. Vesga

20

U. Gomez

4-2-3-1

ATH

NEW

-Line up

• 1

  N. Pope

• 12

  M. Thiaw

• 4

  S. Botman

• 33

  D. Burn

  11’

  65’

• 2

  K. Trippier

  11’

• 39

  B. Guimaraes (C)

  65’

• 7

  Joelinton

  49’

• 8

  S. Tonali

• 27

  N. Woltemade

  83’

• 11

  H. Barnes

  49’

  65’

• 10

  A. Gordon

  41’

Substitutes

• 67

  L. Miley

  65’

• 37

  A. Murphy

• 17

  E. Krafth

• 3

  L. Hall

  65’

• 28

  J. Willock

• 31

  M. Thompson

• 41

  J. Ramsey

  83’

• 5

  F. Schaer

• 23

  J. Murphy

  41’

• 20

  A. Elanga

  65’

• 32

  A. Ramsdale

Manager

• E. Howe

ATH

-Line up

• 1

  U. Simon (C)

• 12

  J. Areso

  69’

  78’

• 19

  A. Boiro

• 3

  D. Vivian

• 4

  A. Paredes

  57’

• 18

  M. Jauregizar

  69’

• 30

  A. Rego

  81’

• 23

  R. Navarro

  69’

• 7

  A. Berenguer

• 6

  M. Vesga

• 20

  U. Gomez

  78’

Substitutes

• 27

  A. Padilla

• 16

  I. Ruiz de Galarreta

  81’

• 22

  N. Serrano

  69’

• 2

  A. Gorosabel

  78’

• 15

  I. Lekue

• 14

  A. Laporte

• 38

  A. Izagirre

• 26

  M. Santos

• 35

  I. Sanchez

• 44

  S. Sanchez

  69’

• 31

  A. Hierro

  78’

Manager

• E. Valverde

Newcastle United team news

Newcastle’s preparations suffered another setback before their defeat to West Ham, with Kieran Trippier ruled out through illness. To make matters worse, Bruno Guimarães has reportedly contracted the same virus and is now a major doubt for midweek action.

Anthony Gordon was withdrawn at half-time in that defeat due to a hip concern, and if he fails to recover in time, Harvey Barnes is expected to step in on the left flank.

The Magpies remain without Yoane Wissa, Tino Livramento, and Harrison Ashby.

Athletic Bilbao team news

As for Athletic Bilbao, Ernesto Valverde’s side were dealt a huge blow when Iñaki Williams sustained a serious adductor injury in their recent Champions League meeting with Qarabag.

The Basque club are also missing Maroan Sannadi, Beñat Prados and Unai Egiluz, while Yeray Álvarez remains unavailable until February as he serves a doping suspension.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

NEW

Last match

ATH

1

Win

0

Draws

0

Wins

• Newcastle United

  2

  -

  1

  Athletic Bilbao

2

Goals scored

1

Games over 2.5 goals

1/1

Both teams scored

1/1

Standings

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