Benfica’s visit to the St. James Park ended up a disaster as Jose Mourinho records his second defeat on his return to England. Benfica received their first defeat under Mourinho against Chelsea by 1-0 before meeting the Magpies.

Newcastle United have been building in silence since the transfer of Alexander Isak and the introduction of Woltemade seems to be filling that void.

With Jose Mourinho hoping to kick start his Benfica career with a couple of victories in Europe, he hasn’t found any luck after suffering a 3-0 defeat Newcastle.

Newcastle United started the game in full force as they seek to register their name yet again at the European front. Benfica weren’t easy to break as it took Newcastle more than half an hour to get their most sorted after opener.

Anthony Gordon found the opener for the Magpies in the 32’ after connecting to an assist from Jacob Murphy for a cool tap in.

One would say Benfic Awere just not lucky as Dodi Lukébakio struck the Newcastle post more than twice while some of his efforts called for spectacular saves from Nick Pope.

Harvey Barnes became a super sub for Newcastle United after coming on for Jacob Murphy in the 63’. Minutes after coming on, Nick Pope sent a long one to the Benfica goal area which turned to an assist for Barnes to record his first goal in the 70’.

He added his second and the third for Newcastle United in the 83’ after a little dribbling brilliance from Anthony Gordon set Barnes up where he placed the ball through the legs of Anatoliy Trubin.

It was a devastating moment for Jose Mourinho whose return to England for the second time resulted in a worse defeat than to his former club Chelsea Fc.