{"id":13476,"date":"2025-10-22T06:26:48","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T06:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/90minutesnews.com\/?p=13476"},"modified":"2025-10-22T06:26:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T06:26:49","slug":"newcastle-3-0-benfica-mourinhos-side-outclassed-as-magpies-return-to-winning-ways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/90minutesnews.com\/?p=13476","title":{"rendered":"Newcastle 3\u20130 Benfica: Mourinho\u2019s Side Outclassed as Magpies Return to Winning Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Newcastle United romped to a dominant 3\u20130 victory over SL Benfica on Tuesday night at St James\u2019 Park, handing boss Jos\u00e9\u202fMourinho one of his toughest nights in the Champions League.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Magpies were sharp from the outset, with Anthony\u00a0Gordon opening the scoring in the 32nd minute to become the first Newcastle player to find the net in three straight Champions League games. <br>As the game progressed, the visitors looked rattled missing chances and failing to adapt to Newcastle\u2019s intensity. The hosts struck again after the break when Harvey\u00a0Barnes, introduced from the bench, converted a superb long-throw assist from goalkeeper Nick\u00a0Pope in the 70th minute. Barnes then wrapped up the night with a second goal in the 83rd minute, after another clever pass from Gordon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Benfica, the clash exposed deep issues. Their high-line defence was exposed repeatedly, and they created very little after conceding the opener. Mourinho\u2019s squad, despite its pedigree, looked disjointed and lacked the sharpness needed at this level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result lifts Newcastle\u2019s hopes of progressing in the Champions League, moving them into a strong position in their group. Meanwhile, Benfica sit bottom, still searching for their first point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Manager Reactions:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eddie Howe (Newcastle):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe players were outstanding tonight. We pressed, we created chances and we took them. It\u2019s a great win for everyone at this club.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jos\u00e9 Mourinho (Benfica):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThey were better in every area. There\u2019s no shame in losing to a team that is sharp and well-prepared. But we must learn.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcca Match Highlights:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scorers:<\/strong> Gordon 32\u2032; Barnes 70\u2032, 83\u2032<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notable Stats:<\/strong> Newcastle registered 7 shots on target versus only 1 for Benfica.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attendance:<\/strong> Approx. 52,000 at St James\u2019 Park. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Newcastle United romped to a dominant 3\u20130 victory over SL Benfica on Tuesday night at St James\u2019 Park, handing boss Jos\u00e9\u202fMourinho one of his toughest nights in the Champions League. 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