Newcastle Beat Mourinho's Benfica 3-0

Ahead of the Champions League tie at St James' Park, Jose Mourinho denied links to the Newcastle job, saying he would not trade Benfica for any other club, and paid an emotional tribute at Sir Bobby Robson's bronze bust. Newcastle beat Mourinho’s Benfica 3-0, with Anthony Gordon opening the scoring and substitute Harvey Barnes adding a second-half brace. Gordon became the first Newcastle player to score in three consecutive Champions League games, and Nick Pope's long throw helped set up one of Barnes’ strikes. Mourinho called Gordon “the best player on the pitch,” said having Barnes on the bench was a “total luxury,” and admitted Benfica lost compactness and control as the match progressed. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe had earlier hailed Mourinho as one of the game’s greats, and Newcastle’s commanding home display will boost their hopes in Europe.