Newcastle Defeat Benfica 3-0 in Champions League With Barnes Scoring Twice

Newcastle United secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Benfica in the Champions League, marking their second consecutive win in the competition and boosting their chances of reaching the knockout stages. Anthony Gordon opened the scoring with his fourth goal in three games, followed by two decisive goals from substitute Harvey Barnes. A standout moment was goalkeeper Nick Pope's extraordinary long throw that set up Barnes' first goal, an assist celebrated widely by the team. Despite Benfica's efforts and some early pressure, Newcastle dominated the match with dynamic play, particularly from Gordon and Barnes, while Benfica struggled to break through. The win left Benfica with three losses from three games and saw José Mourinho, their manager, subdued after the defeat. Newcastle's performance was praised for its physicality and attacking fluency, with notable contributions from younger players filling in for injured or ill teammates.