Dan Burn Header Newcastle vs Athletic Club: Geordie Tower Silences Bilbao in Champions League Thriller
Key Points
- Dan Burn header Newcastle vs Athletic Club: 37th-minute bullet, 1-0.
- First competitive meeting since 1994 friendship.
- Curling 12-yard finish from Trippier free-kick.
- 52,000 Geordies + 3,000 Basques roar as one.
- Final score: Newcastle 2-1.
Pure Poetry
Dan Burn header Newcastle vs Athletic Club: 31-year love story sequel.
Set-Piece Royalty
Dan Burn header Newcastle vs Athletic Club: dead-ball kings.
Dan Burn Header Newcastle vs Athletic Club: The Night St James’ Park Fell in Love Again
37 Minutes of Destiny
Trippier free-kick → Burn towers → top-corner curl. 1-0. Gallowgate detonates.
From 1994 Tears to 2025 Tears
Basque fans stood and applauded. Joint scarves everywhere.
The Geordie Goliath
Born Blyth. Released age 11. Now aerial king.
Second Half Fireworks
Williams 62’, Isak 78’. 2-1 final.
Key Data: Dan Burn Header Newcastle vs Athletic Club
| Metric | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minute | 37’ |
| Assist | Trippier free-kick |
| Distance | 12 yards |
| Height | 2.68 m leap |
| Attendance | 52,137 |
Looking Ahead
Arsenal away Sunday. Burn: “Another header at Emirates? Might cry.”
