Newcastle United vs Benfica: October 21, 2025
Newcastle United beat Benfica 3-0 at St. James' Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne on October 21, 2025 (2025-26 UEFA Champions League).
Score by half
| Team | 1st half | 2nd half | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Benfica | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goals
- 32′ Newcastle United: Anthony Gordon
- 70′ Newcastle United: Harvey Barnes
- 83′ Newcastle United: Harvey Barnes
Match statistics
| Statistic | Newcastle United | Benfica |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| Shots | 19 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 2 |
| Big chances | 5 | 1 |
| Possession % | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Passes | 417 | 388 |
| Corners | 12 | 8 |
| Fouls | 16 | 7 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 2 | 7 |
What stood out
- Expected goals: Newcastle United 2.6, Benfica 0.3.
- Shots: Newcastle United 19, Benfica 7.
- Managers: Eddie Howe (Newcastle United), José Mourinho (Benfica).
Head-to-head
No earlier meeting is in these clubs’ stored results.
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Research in StatsNext
- This match in StatsNext: Matchup Research for both clubs
- Newcastle United results and statistics
- All UEFA Champions League results