Members of the Magpies squad that night suffered mixed fortunes following their departures from St James Park.
It is ten years in August since Newcastle United returned to European football after a five-year absence in a Europa League tie at Greek club Atromitos.
Memories of a surprise challenge for a Champions League place during the previous season were still fresh in the mind as a Magpies squad boasting the talents of Yohan Cabaye, Demba Ba and Hatem Ben Arfa prepared for another assault at the top four.
An underwhelming Premier League season saw the club flirt with relegation and it was their run to the Europa League quarter-final that provided a much-needed spark to the campaign.
That run all started on a baking hot afternoon in Greece and Alan Pardew’s Magpies battled to a 1-1 win against their hosts before going on to progress into the group stages with a narrow win in the second leg at St James Park.
But who carried the hopes of the United faithful as they returned to European competition at the Peristeri Stadium in Athens?
An underwhelming Premier League season saw the club flirt with relegation and it was their run to the Europa League quarter-final that provided a much-needed spark to the campaign.
13. SUB: Jonas Gutierrez (on for Marveaux)
Gutierrez’s Newcastle career ended on a sour note after being released over a phone call. The winger moved to Deportivo La Coruna before a return to Argentina. Gutierrez announced his retirement from the game late last year. Photo: Stu Forster
14. SUB: Adam Campbell (on for Cisse)
Geordie striker Campbell became the youngest player to represent United in Europe that night. He left Newcastle in 2015 and spent time with Notts County, Morecambe, Carlisle United and Darlington. Currently with Gateshead, Campbell played a key role helping Mike Williamson’s side back into the National League last season. Photo: Paul Thomas
15. Unused sub: Tim Krul
Having left United after 11 years in 2017, Krul enjoyed a short stint at Brighton & Hove Albion before joining Norwich City, where he has spent the last five years flirting between the Championship and Premier League. Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
16. Unused sub: Davide Santon
Santon, now 31, was frozen out by Jose Mourinho at Roma last season and is now on the look out for a new club following the expiration of his contract. Photo: Getty Images
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