HARVEY Barnes And Anthony Gordon Inspired Newcastle United To A Dominant Win Over Jose Mourinho’s Benfica, Securing A Memorable Champions League Triumph.
Gordon Opened The Scoring In The First Half, Calmly Slotting Home Jacob Murphy’s Cross At The Back Post. The Goal — His Fourth In Just Three Champions League Games — Gave Newcastle Early Control And Confidence Heading Into The Second Half.
After The Break, Barnes Doubled The Lead In Spectacular Fashion. Goalkeeper Nick Pope Launched A 60-Yard Throw That Caught Benfica’s Defense Off Guard, Allowing Barnes To Sprint Clear And Finish Off The Post.
Late In The Match, Gordon Turned Provider, Setting Up Barnes To Slot The Ball Through Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin’s Legs For Newcastle’s Third Goal. Benfica Had Chances Of Their Own — Dodi Lukebakio Forced A Fine Save From Pope And Later Struck The Post — But Could Not Make Them Count.
With The Win, Newcastle Celebrated Back-To-Back Champions League Victories For The First Time Since 2003, As Gordon And Barnes Continued Their Superb European Form.
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