Wissa's Double in Spain Yields Unexpected Lesson for Premier League Contenders Newcastle United's pre season tour of Spain got off to an encouraging start on Saturday evening as they defeated a struggling Valencia side 2 1.
The decisive factor was Javi Gayá's dismissal in the 35th minute, which left his team with just ten men. Beneath this straightforward result lies a more nuanced story about the state of football clubs in Europe.
Newcastle's victory serves as a stark reminder that some teams are struggling to cope with the financial and administrative pressures of modern football.