"Newcastle swept to a resounding Champions League win at home to Jose Mourinho's Benfica as Eddie Howe's squad showed its depth and quality. Howe chose to rotate some big names and then saw Harvey Barnes step off the bench to score twice and seal the win. Anthony Gordon put them ahead in a first half which Benfica had the better of. But after the break the Magpies were electric to climb to an entertaining and deserved victory."
"Sandro Tonali, who had been ill in the run-up to the game, was left on the bench alongside Joelinton and Anthony Elanga. Benfica went close to the opener when Dodi Lukebakio thumped a poost but Gordon was on hand to turn in Jacob Murphy's low cross and settle the nerves. Nick Pope then pipcked up an assist when he hurled the ball beyond the halfway line and sub Barnes raced away to shoot in off the foot of the far post. The win was secured when Gordon steered the ball into Barnes' path and he scored with ease."
Newcastle recorded a commanding Champions League victory over Benfica, showcasing squad depth and effective rotation under Eddie Howe. Several regulars were rested, with Sandro Tonali, Joelinton and Anthony Elanga starting on the bench. Anthony Gordon opened the scoring after Benfica enjoyed early control of the first half. Harvey Barnes came off the bench to score twice, including a quick counter finished after a long assist from Nick Pope and a composed second goal from Gordon's pass. The second half saw Newcastle produce energetic, entertaining attacking play to secure a deserved win.
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