NEWCASTLE ............................................................. 1

Ritchie pumped a left-wing cross into the box on 71 minutes but after a sliced clearance from Becão, Akinfeev picked up the pieces.

With 12 minutes left, Ritchie’s cross into the danger area caused havoc with Ivan Oblyakov swiping wildly at the ball and almost beating his own keeper in the process.

Ayoze Perez worked hard in the closing stages but couldn’t get a break. But after Christian Atsu teed up Yoshinori Muto, the Japan striker fired straight at the goalkeeper.

Just like last year, when United drew with Royal Antwerp, the Magpies left Spain without a win – but there is plenty for the Magpies to be encouraged by ahead of the resumation of the survival battle.

■ Newcastle forward Salomon Rondon shakes hands with Miguel Almiron (R) after scoring the opening goal against CSKA Moscow at Pinatar Arena