Newcastle vs Benfica: Newcastle win 3-0

Newcastle and Benfica in the UEFA Champions League table

Newcastle are 12th with 14 points from 8 matches (4 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats); they have scored 17 goals and conceded 7 goals, and currently sit in the Champions League places.

Benfica are 24th with 9 points from 8 matches (3 wins and 5 defeats); they have scored 10 goals and conceded 12 goals, and currently sit in the Champions League places.

Newcastle are 5 points ahead of their opponents in the current standings.

Arsenal top the table with 24 points.

Recent form of both teams

Newcastle picked up one win, one draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches and are going through a difficult spell, scoring 7 goals and conceding 7 goals. Most recent result: Newcastle beat Union Saint-Gilloise 4-0 (UEFA Champions League).

Benfica collected 2 wins, one draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 5 goals and conceding 4 goals. Most recent result: Chelsea beat Benfica 1-0 (UEFA Champions League).

Newcastle vs Benfica head-to-head

Our database has no previous official meetings between Newcastle and Benfica in the period we cover.

Venue and officials

The match was played at St. James' Park in Newcastle, which holds around 52,758 spectators – the ground where Newcastle play their home games.

The referee was S. Marciniak.

TV channel and commentator

UEFA Champions League matches are usually shown on beIN Sports HD; we will update the broadcaster here as soon as it is confirmed.

Next matches for both teams

Newcastle play their next match against Athletic Club on Wednesday 5 November in UEFA Champions League.

Benfica play their next match against Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday 5 November in UEFA Champions League.