Newcastle vs Benfica

UEFA Champions LeagueLeague Stage - 3

Newcastle

3–0

90:00

Full time

Benfica

St. James' ParkNewcastle

S. MarciniakReferee

Scorers1A. Gordon32′2H. Barnes70′ + 83′

Scorers—

Newcastle vs Benfica was played in UEFA Champions League (League Stage - 3) on Tuesday 21 October 2025 at 22:00 (GMT+3) at St. James' Park, Newcastle, refereed by S. Marciniak, and ended 3-0.

Last updated: Monday 28 September 2026 - 15:00 (Cairo time)

Match Timeline

AllHighlights

NewcastleBenfica

First half

M. ThiawYellow card

17′

A. GordonGoal1-0Assist: J. Murphy

32′

45′

D. LukebakioYellow card

Second half

Off J. RamseyOn Joelinton

Off J. MurphyOn H. Barnes

63′

Off A. DedićOn F. Ivanović

H. BarnesGoal2-0Assist: N. Pope

70′

H. BarnesGoal3-0Assist: A. Gordon

83′

Off N. WoltemadeOn W. Osula

Off A. GordonOn A. Elanga

85′

Off Bruno GuimarãesOn J. Willock

90′

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Match momentum

Pressure over match minutes

Newcastle85%

Home side pressing and controlling

Benfica15%

0'83'83'

52%Possession48%

19Shots7

10Shots on target2

12Corners8

Top Trends

Benfica unbeatenFrom the latest Benfica resultsBenfica were unbeaten in 5 of the last 5 matches (100%)⁦5/5⁩100%

Benfica unbeaten

From the latest Benfica results

Benfica were unbeaten in 5 of the last 5 matches (100%)

⁦5/5⁩Hits

100%Rate

Benfica

Newcastle unbeatenFrom the latest Newcastle resultsNewcastle were unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 matches (80%)⁦4/5⁩80%

Newcastle unbeaten

From the latest Newcastle results

Newcastle were unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 matches (80%)

⁦4/5⁩Hits

80%Rate

Newcastle

Benfica to winFrom the latest Benfica resultsBenfica won 4 of the last 5 matches (80%)⁦4/5⁩80%

Benfica to win

From the latest Benfica results

Benfica won 4 of the last 5 matches (80%)

⁦4/5⁩Hits

80%Rate

Benfica

Team Form

Last 5 matches

NewcastleDWDLW

BenficaWDWWW

Team Stars

Top-rated player of each team from match stats

A. GordonNewcastleForward9.3

Rating

9.3

Goals

1

Assists

1

Shots

2

Successful passes

9

A. TrubinBenficaGoalkeeper8.9

Rating

8.9

Goals

0

Assists

0

Shots

0

Successful passes

3

VS

Scoring Periods

NewcastleHome

3goals

15'30'45'60'75'90'

BenficaAway

Attack Direction

NewcastleFocus: left flank

Left wing45%

Center18%

Right wing36%

BenficaFocus: right flank

Left wing0%

Center40%

Right wing60%

L 45%C 18%R 36%

R 60%C 40%L 0%

Win Probability

Newcastle

39%

Draw

28%

Benfica

33%

Most likely reasons

Preliminary analysis (home advantage) — updates when the model is available.

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Match info

Date21/10 · 22:00

RoundLeague Stage - 3

StadiumSt. James' Park · Newcastle

RefereeS. Marciniak

CompetitionUEFA Champions League