Athletic Club will replicate the initiative we organised in Dortmund but this time in England
As part of the #FollowSomethingUnique campaign, the Athletic Club Foundation is repeating the initiative carried out in Dortmund and has organised a few events to take place on the morning of our Champions League match in Newcastle: the planting an oak tree, a Walking Football match and a post-game get-together.
The initiative seeks to envoke the spirit of the Legendary UEFA Cup tie of October 1994 (3-2 at St James’ Park and 1-0 at San Mamés), where both sets of fans bonded in Newcastle and Bilbao.
This is a showcase for Athletic Club’s values and will hopefully add to the good impression that Athletic fans usually make at European away games.
We believe ourselves to be a respectful, cheerful fanbase, made up mostly of families and groups of friends, that’s proud of its identity and keen to turn football into a celebration.
#FollowSomethingUnique Newcastle programme
Unlike in Dortmund, the proposal on this occasion is to link the three main events of the programme so that those who play in the Walking Football match or cheer on the team can also participate in the oak tree planting.
- 12:15 Meet at the Newcastle United Foundation, NUCASTLE, Diana Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 6BQ
- 12:30 Oak tree planting ceremony
- 13:00 – 14:00 Walking Football match
- 14:00 –14:15 Showers
- 14:15 – 15:00 Post-match drinks
During the oak tree planting, a plaque will be placed with the following message in gratitude to our host city:
We met as opponents, but our friendship continues
Thank you, Newcastle, eskerrik asko.
November 5th, 2025
