The confirmed Newcastle team against Benfica has now been announced.
Eddie Howe’s side return to Champions League action.
Going into tonight’s match, United will be looking to make it two wins from three games in the league this season.
Newcastle United defeated Union SG 4-0 in Brussels in the Champions League after a narrow 2-1 defeat to Barcelona at St James’ Park.
United have a great chance to establish themselves in a strong position at the Swiss League stage, with these back-to-back home games against Benfica and then Bilbao 15 days later.
Newcastle team vs Benfica:
Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Bruno, Ramsey, Miley, Gordon, Woltemade, Jacob Murphy
So three changes compared to the team that started at Brighton.
IN:
Ramsey, Miley, Murphy
OUT:
Joelinton, Tonali, Elanga
subtitles:
Thompson, Ramsdale, Schar, Joelinton, Tonali, Barnes, Krafth, Osula, Elanga, Willock, Alex Murphy
Confirmed Newcastle United matches until December 20, 2025 (all Champions League matches will also be shown on TV in Britain):
Tuesday October 21: Newcastle United vs Benfica (8 p.m.)
Saturday October 25 – Newcastle v Fulham (3 p.m.)
Wednesday October 29 – Newcastle v Spurs (8pm) ITV and Sky Sports
Sunday November 2 – West Ham v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports
Wednesday November 5: Newcastle United vs Athletic Club Bilbao (8pm)
Sunday November 9 – Brentford v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports
Saturday November 22 – Newcastle v Man City (5.30pm) Sky Sports
Tuesday November 25: Olympique Marseille – Newcastle United (8 p.m.)
Saturday November 29 – Everton v Newcastle (5.30pm) Sky Sports
Tuesday December 2 – Newcastle v Spurs (8.15pm) Sky Sports
Saturday December 6 – Newcastle v Burnley (3pm)
Wednesday December 10 – Bayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle United (8 p.m.)
Sunday December 14 – Sunderland v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports
Saturday December 20 – Newcastle v Chelsea (12.30pm) TNT Sports
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