"Newcastle United are one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League and are hugely ambitious as well. The Magpies finished in the top five of the Premier League table last season and also won the Carabao Cup. Eddie Howe's side, though, have not made a strong start to the new campaign. Newcastle are as low as 14th in the Premier League table with just nine points from eight matches, only four points above the relegation zone."
"Benfica are one of the biggest clubs in Portugal and Europe and are aiming to make a strong impact in the UEFA Champions League. The Portuguese giants will be keen on making it through the League Stage. The Portuguese giants are under the management of Jose Mourinho, who will be keen on leading Benfica to their first UEFA Champions League win of the season. Ahead of the match, Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe raves about Mourinho."
Newcastle United will host Benfica at St. James' Park in the UEFA Champions League, kickoff 8pm UK time Tuesday. Newcastle finished in the Premier League top five last season and won the Carabao Cup, but currently sit 14th with nine points from eight matches, four points above the relegation zone. Recent results include a 2-1 defeat to Brighton and a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest. Newcastle have won one of their two Champions League games so far. A likely 4-3-3 includes Nick Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Dan Burn; Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon. Benfica are managed by Jose Mourinho and aim to progress from the League Stage.
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