Newcastle United three-points at St. James' Park on Tuesday night, cruising to victory over Portuguese side Benfica..

The Magpies struck in the first half as Anthony Gordon, who has now scored in three straight Champions League contests, as he was picked out by a brilliant low cross sent in by Jacob Ramsey for the assist.

Known more for his shot stopping abilities, it was Nick Pope who inspired the second goal for Newcastle on the evening. The goalkeeper delivered a huge throw down the pitch, perfectly placed to allow Harvey Barnes to run onto it, before taking the ball all the way down, finishing into the bottom of the net to give Newcastle United a 2-0 lead.

Barnes would strike again minutes later, finishing off a brilliantly worked move that saw some intricate passing, before Anthony Gordon found who had created space for himself, and finished the effort to seal a 3-0 victory, and all three points.