Malaga 3 Newcastle 1
The Toon took an emphatic 3-1 defeat to Spanish side Malaga in the opening game of the Schalke 04 Cup in Germany.
The first half was a disaster as Alan Pardew's men were luck to leave the field only 3-0 down.
The horrors of last season returned, although how much importance can we put on a friendly?
Gabriel Obertan
Only four of the starting line-up will expect to line up against Man City in the opening fixture of the season, and three may not be at the club by the end of this transfer window.
The Magpies conceded three first-half goals as they were distinctly second best before the interval, and while Gabriel Obertan pulled back a consolation goal, Alan Pardew's side deservedly suffered their second pre-season defeat (the other was at Oldham).
Newcastle handed summer signing Remy Cabella a maiden start in a wide-left role, but fell a goal behind in the 25th minute when Sergi Darger drilled home via the post.
Malaga doubled their lead seven minutes later, with Samu Castillejo converting Jesus Gamez's cross at the back post.
And the Spaniards were at it again before the interval as Newcastle's defensive deficiencies left some gaping holes at the heart of their back four. Castellijo cut in from the left and drilled an angled drive past Rob Elliot.
Obertan, of all players, crashed home from distance following a well-worked short corner routine.
But while the Magpies were much improved after the interval, they never really threatened to get back into the game.
NEWCASTLE: Elliot, Yanga-Mbiwa, Coloccini (Williamson 74), S Taylor, Haidara (Dummett 67); Sissoko (Aarons 46), Abeid, Colback (Anita 67), Cabella (Obertan 46); Perez (Riviere 46), Armstrong (Gouffran 46).