Match Summary
Newcastle defeated Benfica 3:0. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2025. Goals were scored by A. Gordon 32′, H. Barnes 70′, H. Barnes 83′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Newcastle had 52% possession while Benfica held 48%. Newcastle had 19 shots (10 on target) compared to 7 (2 on target) for Benfica. Expected goals: Newcastle 2.63 — Benfica 0.33. Newcastle made 5 substitutions, Benfica made 1.
Match Events
Key match events between Newcastle and Benfica — 3 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
assist: J. Murphy
assist: N. Pope
assist: A. Gordon
Match Statistics
Newcastle had 52% possession against Benfica's 48%. Newcastle registered 19 shots (10 on target) while Benfica managed 7 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 12–8. Fouls committed: 16–7.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Newcastle have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. Benfica show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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API data: 15 Mar 2026