Mourinho expressed deep frustration after suffering a heavy 0-3 defeat.

Anthony Gordon stood out with a goal and an assist, helping Newcastle secure a 3-0 win against Benfica, as coach Jose Mourinho admitted the clear class difference.

Newcastle continued their impressive run in the Champions League by defeating Benfica 3-0 at their home ground, St James’ Park, early this morning. Anthony Gordon was outstanding with a goal and an assist, while Harvey Barnes scored twice after coming off the bench. This victory marks the first time in 22 years that Newcastle has achieved back-to-back wins in Europe’s premier competition.

After the match, coach Jose Mourinho could not hide his disappointment and acknowledged the gap in quality between the two teams:

“This game highlighted the difference in class. Newcastle have the power and pace that we just can’t match. They have four fast and strong wingers, and Anthony Gordon was clearly the best player on the pitch.”

The Portuguese manager also conceded that the second goal changed everything: “Once we lost our cohesion, everything fell apart. The second goal was truly the decisive blow.”

Meanwhile, Anthony Gordon shared his feelings after his run of impressive performances: “Scoring in the Champions League is fantastic, but I want more than that. This goal was largely thanks to Jacob Murphy, who delivered a perfect pass.”

Benfica started confidently under Jose Mourinho’s guidance, with Dodi Lukebakio even hitting the post in the first half. However, the visitors quickly collapsed after conceding the opening goal in the 32nd minute. From a sharp counterattack, Bruno Guimaraes played a through ball to Jacob Murphy on the right wing, who then crossed for Anthony Gordon to tap in close range, giving Newcastle the lead.

The goal caused Benfica to lose control of the game, while the home team grew stronger. Newcastle’s fast attack repeatedly exposed the visitors’ defensive errors. In the 70th minute, goalkeeper Nick Pope made an impressive 65-meter throw, setting up Harvey Barnes to sprint forward, control neatly, and calmly finish to make it 2-0.

By the 83rd minute, Gordon made another impact by assisting Barnes to complete his brace, sealing a 3-0 victory for the English side. This was another remarkable performance from Gordon, who became the first Newcastle player to score in three consecutive Champions League matches.

With this 3-0 win, Newcastle not only continue to soar in the Champions League but also establish themselves as one of the most formidable teams in Europe this season. Meanwhile, Mourinho and Benfica face mounting pressure after two consecutive losses, as their chances to advance are gradually narrowing.