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Newcastle Seeks Redemption Against Belgian Champions Union Saint-Gilloise
30 Sep
Summary
- Newcastle manager Eddie Howe demands better performance from players
- Union Saint-Gilloise, the Belgian champions, pose a tough challenge
- Newcastle's European campaign began with a loss to Barcelona
As of October 1st, 2025, Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is demanding a better performance from his players when they face Belgian champions Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Howe's team has had a slow start to the season, with only one Premier League win so far, and their European campaign began with a loss to Barcelona two weeks ago.
Howe is hoping the recent 2-1 defeat at home to Arsenal will serve as motivation for his players, rather than a "hangover." The manager is also dealing with an injury to Tino Livramento, the England full-back who was carried off the field in the Arsenal game. Newcastle is seeking a second opinion on the knee injury, and Howe chose not to share the initial assessment.
On a more positive note, central defender Fabian Schär has recovered from a concussion and will be available for the match against Union SG, a team that has made it into the Champions League main draw for the first time this season. Union SG recently impressed with a 3-1 win over PSV Eindhoven, suggesting they have recovered from the loss of key players in the summer transfer window.
The match will be played at Lotto Park, the home of Union SG's city rivals Anderlecht, as Union SG's own stadium does not meet UEFA's seating requirements. Despite the venue change, the visiting fans are expected to bring their usual vibrancy and progressive values to the game.
