Gordon and Barnes strike as Newcastle outclass Benfica

In a rip-roaring first half with chances at both ends, Gordon puts Newcastle ahead in the 32nd minute

UEFA Champions League - Newcastle United v Benfica - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain – Oct 21, 2025 Newcastle United's Harvey Barnes scores their second goal Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

Harvey Barnes came off the bench to score twice and Anthony Gordon netted for the third consecutive Champions League game as Newcastle beat Benfica 3-0 at St James' Park on Tuesday to earn the hosts back-to-back wins in the competition.

In a rip-roaring first half with chances at both ends, Gordon put Newcastle ahead in the 32nd minute.

Newcastle took charge after the break but had to wait until the 70th minute to double their lead when keeper Nick Pope provided the assist for Barnes to score.

Barnes wrapped up the win seven minutes from time, finishing off Gordon's threaded pass with a coolly-taken shot through the legs of the keeper as Benfica suffered their third defeat in three Champions League games this season.