Match report
Newcastle vs Benfica — the facts
Newcastle beat Benfica 3–0 (half-time 1–0).
Newcastle met Benfica in the UEFA Champions League (League Stage - 3). Kick-off was Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 19:00 UTC at St. James' Park. Referee: Szymon Marciniak.
Team pages: Newcastle · Benfica · UEFA Champions League
Key moments
- 32' Goal: Anthony Gordon (assist: Jacob Murphy) — 1–0
- 70' Goal: Harvey Barnes (assist: Nicholas Pope) — 2–0
- 83' Goal: Harvey Barnes (assist: Anthony Gordon) — 3–0
Starting line-ups
Newcastle (4-3-3)
Benfica (4-4-1-1)
About this match
On this page: the Newcastle vs Benfica final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this UEFA Champions League fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Newcastle and Benfica team pages or the UEFA Champions League page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Newcastle vs Benfica?
Newcastle beat Benfica 3–0 (half-time 1–0).
›Who scored in Newcastle vs Benfica?
Anthony Gordon (32') for Newcastle; Harvey Barnes (70') for Newcastle; Harvey Barnes (83') for Newcastle.
›Where can I watch Newcastle vs Benfica highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Newcastle vs Benfica; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.