Last Updated on October 23, 2025
In a memorable outing at St. James’ Park, Newcastle United put on a goal-scoring clinic, notching three goals while keeping a clean sheet against Benfica in the Champions League. The match concluded with a comprehensive 3-0 win for the home team.
The match was goalless until Newcastle United took the lead in the 32nd minute through Anthony Gordon , with an assist by Jacob Murphy.
In the 70th minute, Harvey Barnes increased the lead for Newcastle United, with an assist by Nick Pope.
Newcastle United further increased the lead as Harvey Barnes netted, with an assist by Anthony Gordon , in the 83rd minute.
Newcastle United play Athletic Club on 5 November, Olympique Marseille on 25 November and Bayer 04 Leverkusen (away) on 10 December. Benfica’s next opponents are Bayer 04 Leverkusen on 5 November, Ajax on 25 November and Napoli (home) on 10 December.