In front of a packed and energetic crowd, Newcastle United almost took the lead in the ninth minute. Dan Burn rose high to head the ball from a corner, but Ukrainian goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin parried it away. Benfica’s rebuttal was swift, with Dodi Lukebakio flying past Burn, yet only to be denied by a sharp save from Nick Pope.
Dodi Lukebakio continued to prove to be a handful for Newcastle’s backline. His powerful strike rattled the woodwork, elevating the tension. However, it was Newcastle who broke the deadlock after thirty minutes. Jacob Murphy found Anthony Gordon, who calmly netted, making history as the first Newcastle player to score in three consecutive Champions League games.
The second half began with intensity. Youngster Lewis Miley narrowly missed a chance to extend the lead, his header narrowly flying over the bar. Newcastle maintained pressure, yet Trubin once again kept Benfica’s hopes alive with a crucial save.
As the clock ticked on, Newcastle’s persistence paid off. Harvey Barnes, having entered as a substitute, made an impact by capitalizing on a long pass from Nick Pope, scoring with precision as the ball clipped the post. Barnes was not finished, netting a second goal from inside the penalty area thanks to an assist by Gordon. These goals sealed the victory, placing Newcastle seventh in the standings, having scored eight goals over three games.
Despite the defeat, Benfica’s coach José Mourinho remains hopeful. Emphasizing that fifteen points are still on the table, Mourinho believes that securing nine to eleven points may ensure advancement to the next round. Benfica aims to bounce back against Bayer Leverkusen on November 5, seeking their first points.
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