Newcastle United FC 3 - 0 Sport Lisboa e Benfica — Highlights & Result
UEFA Champions League
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(1 year ago)
· MD 3
Highlights
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Newcastle United secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Sport Lisboa e Benfica in their UEFA Champions League matchday 3 fixture on October 21, 2025. The emphatic result at St James' Park underlined the Premier League side's growing ambitions in Europe's elite club competition, delivering a performance that delighted the home supporters and left their Portuguese opponents searching for answers.
The comprehensive win provides Newcastle with a vital boost in the league phase standings, strengthening their position as they navigate a demanding European schedule. For Benfica, the heavy defeat on Tyneside represents a significant setback in their continental campaign, forcing the Lisbon club to regroup quickly ahead of their upcoming fixtures in the tournament.
The comprehensive win provides Newcastle with a vital boost in the league phase standings, strengthening their position as they navigate a demanding European schedule. For Benfica, the heavy defeat on Tyneside represents a significant setback in their continental campaign, forcing the Lisbon club to regroup quickly ahead of their upcoming fixtures in the tournament.
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Match facts
Newcastle
12th
in the table · 3 pts from 2
· GD +3
SL Benfica
34th
in the table · 0 pts from 2
· GD -2
Form going into the match
Newcastle