Barnes buries Benfica to keep Newcastle purring and pile pain on Mourinho

<p>When José Mourinho arrived on Tyneside and immediately ­showered Eddie Howe and his players with ­lavish praise, Newcastle fans feared the worst. Although such worries ultimately evaporated, it took a fine goal from Anthony Gordon and two more from the substitute Harvey Barnes to reassure St James’ Park that Benfica’s new(ish) manager would not be inflicting any pain on Howe’s&nbsp;team.</p><p>If Mourinho’s side, and their ­Belgium winger Dodi Lukébako especially, should remain unbowed by their contribution to an ­initially intriguing, highly compelling ­Champions League duel, Benfica’s hopes of reaching the knockout stages appear almost in tatters.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/oct/21/newcastle-benfica-champions-league-match-report">Continue reading...</a>