The 62-year-old Mourinho led the Portuguese Super League club to a disappointing return, losing 0-3 to the 14th place in the Premier League, and suffered three consecutive defeats in the Champions Lea

Newcastle United, which was ranked 14th in the Premier League before the game, ushered in the third round of the UEFA Champions League. Newcastle United was at home to face Benfica, coached by the 62-year-old Mourinho and ranked third in the Portuguese Super League before the game.

Benfica suffered two consecutive losses in the two rounds of the Champions League before the game, while Newcastle's 1 win and 1 loss in the two rounds of the Champions League before the league was slightly better than Benfica's. In the last three meetings between the two sides, Benfica has the upper hand because Benfica defeated Newcastle United twice in those three meetings. In terms of paper strength, Newcastle United is stronger than Benfica because the entire Newcastle United team is worth 400 million euros more than the entire Benfica team. Therefore, before the game, more fans were full of confidence in Newcastle United defeating Benfica at home.

In the 21st minute of the first half, Lukebakio hit the left post with a long shot from outside the penalty area on the right side, and Newcastle United escaped.

After 11 minutes, Murphy passed the ball and Gordon succeeded in a close shot in front of the goal to help Newcastle United take the lead.

In the 70th minute, Pope passed the ball and Barnes helped Newcastle United expand its lead with another victory.

After 13 minutes, Gordon made a pass and Barnes scored twice.

In the end, Newcastle defeated Benfica and achieved two consecutive victories in the Champions League stage, while Benfica suffered three consecutive losses in the Champions League stage.