After this midweek action, there were plenty of contenders for the official UEFA Champions League team of the round.
The third round in the European top competition.
When it comes to games that might have produced these contenders, has St James’ Park had any contenders…?
Newcastle United with a brilliant 3-0 win over Benfica.
Eddie Howe’s side with an excellent win that sees them in the top eight qualifying places with three of the eight games played.
However, what about the individuals?
One Newcastle United star from Tuesday night’s match makes this official UEFA Champions League team of the round.
Anthony Gordon in brilliant form, scoring his fourth Champions League goal in three games and providing a quality assist for Harvey Barnes to score the third goal.
Newcastle 3 Benfica 0 – Tuesday October 21, 2025 8:00 PM
(Statistics via BBC Sports)
Goals:
Newcastle United:
Gordon 32, Barnes 70.83
Benfica:
Possess was Newcastle 52% Benfica 48%
Total shots were Newcastle 19 Benfica 7
Shots on target were Newcastle 10 Benfica 2
Corners were Newcastle 12 Benfica 8
Touches in the box Newcastle 38 Benfica 12
Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Bruno (Willock 90), Ramsey (Joelinton 63), Miley, Gordon (Elanga 85), Woltemade (Osula 85), Jacob Murphy (Barnes 63)
Unused subs:
Thompson, Ramsdale, Schar, Tonali, Krafth, Alex Murphy
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