All four goals came in the first-half as Sean Longstaff’s brace was added to by goals from Jacob Murphy and the returning Anthony Gordon.
The Magpies are back in action in less than 24 hours time against Stade Brestois when head coach Eddie Howe will field a different XI ahead of next Saturday’s Premier League opener at home to Southampton.
Gordon was handed his first start of pre-season just days after returning from the extended break he was given for his involvement at Euro 2024 with England.
Sean Longstaff gave Newcastle the lead just four minutes in a well-worked goal involving Jacob Murphy, Alexander Isak and Tino Livramento. Murphy drove forward after a change of pace in the middle of the park to find the run of Isak. The Swede then played a short pass to Livramento, who set up Longstaff.
Jacob Murphy then doubled United’s advantage with a stunning finish at the backpost. It came after Isak’s cross was flicked into Murphy’s path by Lewis Hall. And in the blink, it was 3-0 when Isak played in Gordon, who slotted the ball into the bottom right corner.
Newcastle were running riot but squandered the opportunity to make it 4-0 inside the opening 20 minutes. Some superb skill from Isak saw him brought down in the box but he couldn’t convert the penalty after Paulo Gazzaniga guessed the right way.
The fourth goal did arrive as the first-half reached its closing stages. Murphy’s cross was headed onto the crossbar by Joelinton before Longstaff reacted quickest to belt the ball home for his second of the evening.
Here’s our Newcastle United player ratings - live from St James’ Park.
9. Jacob Murphy - 8
Turned Oriol Romeu in the middle of the park to play a key role in Longstaff’s opener. Followed that up with a goal of his own with a stunning strike into the roof of the net. | Getty Images
10. Anthony Gordon - 8
Full of energy on his first outing of pre-season, capped off with a superbly taken goal. Lacked his usual sharpness in other moments but that’s to be expected. | Getty Images
11. Alexander Isak - 8.5
Played an important role in all three opening goals before roasting two of Girona’s defenders to win a penalty. Unfortunately, the Swede saw his effort saved but that shouldn’t overshadow his silky performance. Did everything but score. | Getty Images
12. Trevan Sanusi (on for Gordon, 45) - 8
The 17-year-old has caught the eye in every pre-season game he’s played, and tonight was no difference. Newcastle have got a real talent on their hands. | Getty Images