Overview
- Anthony Gordon opened the scoring on 32 minutes to extend his run to three straight Champions League games with a goal.
- Substitute Harvey Barnes struck in the 71st and 83rd minutes after coming on around the hour, sealing the result.
- Goalkeeper Nick Pope launched a long throw that sent Barnes through for his first, adding to a night that included key saves.
- Newcastle recorded consecutive Champions League wins for the first time in 22 years to climb into the top eight of the league phase.
- Benfica remain without a point after three games as José Mourinho conceded Newcastle's pace and power told after the break.