Barnes & Gordon Lead Newcastle Past Benfica 3-0

Barnes & Gordon Fire Newcastle to 3-0 Champions League Win Over Benfica

Newcastle United secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Jose Mourinho’s Benfica at a rocking St James’ Park, with Harvey Barnes and Anthony Gordon powering the Magpies to back-to-back Champions League wins for the first time in over 20 years.

Gordon Continues European Hot Streak

The breakthrough came in the first half when Anthony Gordon, unmarked at the back post, side-footed home Jacob Murphy’s low cross with composure for his fourth Champions League goal in three games.

The goal arrived at a crucial time, calming the nerves after Benfica’s Dodi Lukebakio twice went close, including hitting the post and drawing a strong save from Nick Pope.

Barnes Brace Seals the Points

In the second half, Harvey Barnes doubled the lead in spectacular fashion. After a huge throw from Pope, Benfica defender Antonio Silva misjudged the bounce, allowing Barnes to burst through and finish off the post.

Barnes added his second late on, coolly finishing through goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin’s legs after being set up by Gordon — capping a ruthless night for the Magpies.

Newcastle Analysis: Stars Step Up When Needed

With striker Nick Woltemade quiet on the night, Gordon and Barnes stepped up to deliver the goals.

• Gordon: 4 goals in 3 UCL games – now Newcastle’s top scorer in Europe.

• Barnes: Now has 3 goals in his last 3 UCL appearances.

Manager Eddie Howe had called for others to share the scoring load — and his wingers responded in style.

Benfica Analysis: Mourinho’s St James’ Struggles Continue

Jose Mourinho’s record at St James’ Park continues to disappoint. Despite a bright start and Mourinho’s clear emotional ties to the club through Sir Bobby Robson, Benfica couldn’t convert early chances and faded after conceding.

The visitors were not purely defensive and looked dangerous through Lukebakio, but lacked the clinical edge Newcastle displayed.

What’s Next?

• Newcastle United:

  Fulham – Premier League, Saturday, 25 October

  Tottenham – Carabao Cup, Wednesday, 29 October

• Benfica:

  Return to Liga Portugal action next weekend.