Regular season
St James
Referee : Szymon Marciniak POL
Barnes H. 70'
Barnes H. 83'
Newcastle United: 1. Pope - 33. Burn, 2. Trippier, 4. Botman - 67. Miley, 12. Thiaw, 39. Bruno Guimarães (Willock, 90), 41. Ramsey J. (Joelinton, 63) - 10. Gordon A. (Elanga, 85), 23. Murphy J-b (Barnes H., 63), 27. Woltemade (Osula, 85)
Substitution: Barnes H. (from 63); Joelinton (from 63); Elanga (from 85); Osula (from 85); Willock (from 90)
Bench: 32. Ramsdale - 5. Schär, 17. Krafth E., 37. Murphy Alex - 8. Tonali
Yellow Cards: Thiaw 17
Benfica: 1. Trubin - 17. Dedic A. (Ivanović Fr., 63), 4. Silva A., 44. Araújo T., 30. Otamendi - 20. Ríos, 5. Barrenechea, 8. Aursnes, 10. Sudakov, 14. Pavlidis E. - 11. Lukebakio
Substitution: Ivanović Fr. (from 63)
Bench: 24. Soares S. - 66. Wynder, 3. Obrador, 26. Dahl - 86. Prioste, 18. Barreiro L., 21. Schjelderup, 68. Veloso J., 84. Rego Joao - 39. Araujo P.
Yellow Cards: Lukebakio 45
- The 21-year-old playmaker was forced off in the first half of Ukraine’s dramatic 5-3 victory  
- It was another lifeless performance from Forest, who have now conceded 15 goals under Postecoglou  
- There was no warm welcome or fairytale script for José Mourinho on his return to Stamford Bridge  
- Matches are scheduled to take place during the week commencing October 27  
- Ukrainian midfielder Heorhii Sudakov opened the scoring just before the break  
- Rashford returned to English soil and reminded Newcastle United fans just how dangerous he can be  
- The move to Benfica will be Mourinho’s first managerial role in Portugal since his triumphant stint at FC Porto  
- Shock of the day: Sudakov shines, but Kashchuk fires Qarabag to famous win over Benfica
 17.09.25 00:31Just hours after PSV’s stunning slip-up, Lisbon delivered its own bombshell: Qarabag defeated Benfica  
- Liverpool have officially announced the signing of Alexander Isak  
- The 28-year-old DR Congo international had reportedly been pushing for a move throughout the summer  
- Personal terms with Isak had reportedly been agreed weeks ago  
- This marks the most expensive transfer in the club's history  
- Woltemade's arrival will break the previous club-record fee set by Alexander Isak  
- Portuguese giants have sealed the signing of highly-rated Ukrainian midfielder  
- This represents a significant increase from the Magpies’ previous offer  
- The Magpies were hopeful of unveiling the DR Congo international this weekend  
- Benfica secured their first win of the 2025/26 Primeira Liga season  
- Champions League Qualifiers: Trubin Shines for Benfica, Ex-Shakhtar Star Fred Scores for Fenerbahçe
 13.08.25 08:16The second legs of the UCL third qualifying round have concluded  
- The Magpies reportedly demand at least €150 million to part ways with their prized forward  
- The Bundesliga side rejected Newcastle’s proposal, believed to be worth around €80 million in total  
- If completed, the move would surpass Newcastle’s previous transfer record of €70 million  
- The talented winger has struggled to find a consistent role in West London  
- The 24-year-old Swedish striker has expressed his desire to explore new opportunities  
- City are reportedly ready to offer up to €55 million for Trubin  
- Celtic sent a clear message ahead of the new season by dismantling Newcastle United  
- The Reds have tabled an initial offer worth £100 million for the Swedish international  
- Liverpool are reportedly preparing a sensational offer for Newcastle United  
- It looks like there will be no Parisian chapter for Illia Zabarnyi after all  
- The 23-year-old Ukrainian international has reportedly attracted serious interest from top European sides  
- The 23-year-old winger has signed a long-term deal at St James’ Park  
- A new frontrunner has emerged in the Club World Cup 2025 Golden Boot race  
- Chelsea capitalised ruthlessly, scoring three unanswered goals in the second period of extra time  
- The Ukrainian international has now become a priority for Eddie Howe’s defensive rebuild  
- Benfica pulled off a surprise victory over Bayern Munich to finish top of Group C at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup  
- The record remains intact! Bayern Munich’s 10-goal demolition of Auckland City earlier in the tournament will not be matched — at least not by Benfica  
- Benfica snatched a dramatic draw in a match they seemed destined to lose  
- The Portuguese Cup final between Sporting CP and Benfica will be remembered not just for its dramatic on-pitch moments  
- The final day of the Premier League season has confirmed the full list of English clubs set to compete in European competitions  
- Ángel Di María will not continue with Benfica next season, as the Portuguese club officially confirmed the Argentine’s departure following the conclusion of the Primeira Liga campaign  
- Newcastle took a massive step towards Champions League qualification  
- The result sends shockwaves through the Premier League standings  
- Newcastle United delivered a ruthless statement of intent in their postponed Premier League fixture  
- Red Devils are in danger of recording one of their worst league finishes in the Premier League era  
- Liverpool head coach Arne Slot expressed his disappointment after his side’s 2–1 defeat to Newcastle in the 2024/25 English League Cup Final  
- Newcastle Ends 70-Year Trophy Drought with Dramatic Carabao Cup Victory Over Liverpool
 16.03.25 21:15After 70 long years without a domestic trophy, Newcastle United has finally ended their drought  
- Barcelona became the first team to secure a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals  
- The win keeps Newcastle's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League alive  
- Some matches become the stuff of legend for a goalkeeper—when his team seems destined to lose, yet his heroics turn the tide and inspire everyone around him  
- Hansi Flick, the head coach of Barcelona, insists his team should expect a fierce challenge when they face Benfica in the UEFA Champions League  
- Brighton & Hove Albion secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Newcastle United  
- Some believe Ukrainian's absence was a form of punishment for his performance in the Champions League  
- Forest suffered another blow to their hopes of securing a Champions League spot for the 2024/25 season  
- Benfica narrowly avoided a shocking exit from the Champions League  
- Manchester City secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Newcastle United  
- Barcelona has expressed interest in Newcastle United striker  
- In a repeat of their encounter on November 27, Benfica triumphed once again over Monaco  
- Joseph Willock scored a brace, with his second goal proving to be the match-winner  
- Newcastle United comfortably defeated Arsenal to secure their place in the final  
- Today’s standout fixture is the second leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal  
- Juventus have secured the signing of central defender Lloyd Kelly  
- It was a surprising victory for Fulham, who climbed to 9th place in the standings  
- Benfica players and coaching staff were subjected to a hostile attack from their own fans following the team's shocking 1-3 defeat to Casa Pia in the latest round of the Portuguese league  
- Barcelona secured a thrilling 5-4 victory over Benfica in the seventh round of the UEFA Champions League group stage, with Robert Lewandowski netting a crucial brace for the Catalans  
- Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick shared his thoughts on his team’s thrilling 5-4 victory over Benfica in the seventh round of the UEFA Champions League group stage  
- Barcelona clinched a dramatic 5-4 victory against Benfica in the seventh round of the UEFA Champions League  
- Robert Lewandowski has once again etched his name into the history books by matching a prestigious record previously held solely by Cristiano Ronaldo in the UEFA Champions League  
- A match fueled by passion and intensity from start to finish ended in a heart-wrenching and, perhaps, undeserved shock for Benfica  
- Bournemouth defeated Newcastle, ending the hosts' streak of six consecutive victories in the Premier League  
- Gunners now will have to do something incredible if they want to get to the final  
- Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe reflected on his team’s performance following their 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur  
- Newcastle secured their fifth consecutive win in the English Premier League  
- Benfica has decided to extend Ángel Di Maria’s contract for another year  
- Newcastle beat Manchester United at Old Trafford for only the second time since 1972  
- Newcastle gave their fans the perfect Christmas present by handing Ipswich their biggest defeat of the season  
- The situation surrounding Mykhailo Mudryk is becoming clearer, and it seems that Newcastle United has emerged as the frontrunner to secure the Ukrainian winger’s services  
- The lineup for the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup, set to take place next summer in the United States, has been finalized  
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