UEFA Champions League · League Stage - 3: Newcastle beat Benfica 3-0. The match was played on Tuesday, 21 October 2025 at St. James' Park (Newcastle); refereed by S. Marciniak.
A. Gordon 32' (Newcastle) · H. Barnes 70' (Newcastle) · H. Barnes 83' (Newcastle)
After a 1-0 first half, the game finished 3-0.
Newcastle held 52% of possession against 48%, attempting 19 shots to Benfica's 7.
Shots on target read 10-2 and corners 12-8.
Substitutes: A. Ramsdale, M. Thompson, F. Schar, Joelinton, S. Tonali, H. Barnes, E. Krafth, W. Osula, A. Elanga, J. Willock, A. Murphy
Coach: Eddie Howe
Substitutes: S. Soares, R. Obrador, F. Ivanovic, L. Barreiro, A. Schjelderup, S. Dahl, H. Araujo, J. Wynder, J. Veloso, J. Rego, D. Prioste, I. Lima
Coach: Jose Mourinho
Anthony Gordon (Newcastle) — named player of the match with a 9.3 rating.