The recent Newcastle vs Benfica match in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League took place on October 21, 2025, at St James' Park, Newcastle. Newcastle won the match 1-0. Newcastle's lineup included players like Nick Pope, Dan Burn, Sven Botman, Kieran Trippier, and others. Benfica was managed by José Mourinho, who has been at the club for just over a month, achieving three wins out of six matches so far. Newcastle is looking to stabilize their inconsistent season with key players like Nick Woltemade and Anthony Gordon performing well. Benfica, despite Mourinho's recent arrival, struggled earlier, losing both their Champions League matches so far and sitting at zero points in the group. Historically, these teams have faced each other twice before in competitive fixtures in 2013. Mourinho has faced Newcastle 21 times in his managerial career, winning 11, losing 5, and drawing 5. Eddie Howe, Newcastle's coach, has met Mourinho eight times, winning once. This Champions League encounter ended with a 1-0 victory for Newcastle, marking an important win in the group stage for the hosts and adding pressure on Benfica in the competition. The match was significant as Mourinho returned to England facing Newcastle, a club he has connections with, adding an interesting narrative to the game.