Substitute Yoane Wissa scored twice as Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle secured a 2-1 comeback win at 10-man Valencia in his debut. Jaissle implemented a 4-2-3-1 formation, featuring four attackers including Nick Woltemade in the No 10 role, aiming to maximize his squad's strengths. Anthony Elanga impressed early but left with a potential serious injury after a red card challenge from Valencia's Jose Gaya, though post-match updates suggest a dead leg and bruising.

New signings Lukas Hornicek, Aladji Bamba, and Bazou Toure made strong debuts, with Toure's unpredictable style earning fan praise. Wissa's dual goals, coupled with Hornicek's solid goalkeeping performance, highlighted Newcastle's attacking intent. Jaissle confirmed plans to strengthen further, targeting three additional players including experienced midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and potential full-back cover.