UEFA Champions League — League Phase
How did Newcastle and Benfica perform?
Newcastle and Benfica Match Stats
Newcastle and Benfica Lineups
Newcastle
4-3-3 Benfica
4-4-1-1Newcastle and Benfica Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
UEFA Champions League Standings
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal |
6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 17-1 | 16 | 18 |
| 2 |  Bayern Munich |
6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 18-7 | 11 | 15 |
| 3 |  PSG |
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 19-8 | 11 | 13 |
| 4 |  Manchester City |
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12-6 | 6 | 13 |
| 5 |  Atalanta |
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8-6 | 2 | 13 |
| 6 |  Inter |
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12-4 | 8 | 12 |
| 7 |  Real Madrid |
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13-7 | 6 | 12 |
| 8 |  Atl. Madrid |
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15-12 | 3 | 12 |
| 9 |  Liverpool |
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11-8 | 3 | 12 |
| 10 |  Dortmund |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 19-13 | 6 | 11 |
| 11 |  Tottenham |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13-7 | 6 | 11 |
| 12 | Newcastle |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13-6 | 7 | 10 |
| 13 |  Chelsea |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13-8 | 5 | 10 |
| 14 |  Sporting CP |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12-8 | 4 | 10 |
| 15 |  Barcelona |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14-11 | 3 | 10 |
| 16 |  Marseille |
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11-8 | 3 | 9 |
| 17 |  Juventus |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12-10 | 2 | 9 |
| 18 |  Galatasaray |
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8-8 | 0 | 9 |
| 19 |  Monaco |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7-8 | -1 | 9 |
| 20 |  Bayer Leverkusen |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10-12 | -2 | 9 |
| 21 |  PSV |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15-11 | 4 | 8 |
| 22 |  Qarabag |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10-13 | -3 | 7 |
| 23 |  Napoli |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6-11 | -5 | 7 |
| 24 |  FC Copenhagen |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10-16 | -6 | 7 |
| 25 | Benfica |
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6-8 | -2 | 6 |
| 26 |  Pafos |
6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4-9 | -5 | 6 |
| 27 |  Royale Union SG |
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7-15 | -8 | 6 |
| 28 |  Ath Bilbao |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4-9 | -5 | 5 |
| 29 |  Olympiacos Piraeus |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6-13 | -7 | 5 |
| 30 |  Eintracht Frankfurt |
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8-16 | -8 | 4 |
| 31 |  Club Brugge KV |
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8-16 | -8 | 4 |
| 32 |  Bodo/Glimt |
6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9-13 | -4 | 3 |
| 33 |  Slavia Prague |
6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2-11 | -9 | 3 |
| 34 |  Ajax |
6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5-18 | -13 | 3 |
| 35 |  Villarreal |
6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4-13 | -9 | 1 |
| 36 |  Kairat Almaty |
6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4-15 | -11 | 1 |
Qualification/Relegation
Newcastle vs Benfica Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2025-10-21
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Newcastle faced off against Benfica at . The UEFA Champions League — League Phase fixture, contested on October 21, 2025, showcased the tactical evolution of both squads.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that both managers had done their homework. The midfield battles were intense, and the decisive moments came down to execution in the final third. It was a game where tactical adjustments made all the difference.
League Context & Table Position
Heading into this match, Newcastle were sitting in 12th place with 10 points. Their campaign has seen 3 wins and 1 draws, leaving them with a record of 2 losses.
Benfica, sitting in 25th with 6 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 2 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 1 UEFA Champions League — League Phase meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. Newcastle have secured 1 wins.
However, Benfica have proven to be tough opponents, winning 0 times. There have been 0 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 0 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 1 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
Recent Matches of Newcastle
- Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 Newcastle (UEFA Champions League, Dec 10, 2025)
- Marseille 2-1 Newcastle (UEFA Champions League, Nov 25, 2025)
Recent Matches of Benfica
- Benfica 2-0 Napoli (UEFA Champions League, Dec 10, 2025)
- Ajax 0-2 Benfica (UEFA Champions League, Nov 25, 2025)
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from Newcastle vs Benfica clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.
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