Newcastle United were too good for La Liga outfit Athletic Bilbao as they comfortably secured three Champions League points at St James' Park.

Newcastle grabbed the lead on 11 minutes when Bruno Guimaraes won a free-kick mid-way in the Bilbao half. Kieran Trippier drifted the ball over the visiting defence with Dan Burn steering home a power header at the Leazes End.

That lead was doubled on 49 minutes after great work from Harvey Barnes who beat his man and crossed perfectly for Joelinton to bury another header and make it 2-0.

Here's how the players rated against Athletic Bilbao:

Nick Pope 7

Mostly routine stuff, but another clean sheet in the Champions League. Great save to deny Nico Serrano.

Kieran Trippier 8

A smart assist for the opener and his leadership helped guide Newcastle to three points.

Malick Thiaw 9

Won everything in the air and passed the ball around with such ease he could...