Newcastle too good for 'little Magpie' Mourinho's Benfica | Sports

NEWCASTLE, United Kingdom, Oct 22, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Harvey Barnes scored twice after coming off the bench to help Newcastle inflict more Champions League pain on Jose Mourinho's Benfica with a 3-0 win at St. James' Park. Anthony Gordon fired the Magpies in front as Benfica remain without a point in Europe's elite competition this season. Winger Barnes was introduced just after the hour mark and made a massive impact with two composed right-footed finishes to put Newcastle well on course to qualify from the league phase. Eddie Howe's men have bounced back from defeat to Barcelona in their opening game with two victories, including a 4-0 thrashing of Union Saint-Gilloise three weeks ago. Newcastle climbed above Real Madrid and...