When to watch Newcastle vs. Benfica
Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT).
Where to watch
Newcastle vs. Benfica will air in the US on Paramount Plus.
Newcastle will look to bounce back from its late weekend heartache as the team welcomes José Mourinho and his Benfica men for what looks set to be an absorbing Champions League clash.
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The Magpies looked to be heading for a creditable away draw against Brighton on Saturday in the Premier League, only for Danny Welbeck to strike for the Seagulls in the closing stages at Amex Stadium, with the hosts winning 2-1. They now go in search of a a second win of their UCL campaign, having hammered Union Saint-Gilloise 4-0 last time out.
Meanwhile, Benfica is one of just four teams in this year's tournament still without a win, having suffered a 3-2 loss at home against Qarabağ FK, before going down 1-0 away against Mourinho's old club Chelsea in Week 2.
Newcastle takes on Benfica at St. James' Park in Newcastle on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. BST local time in the UK, making it a 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT start in the US, a 9 p.m. CEST kickoff in Europe, and a 6 a.m. AEDT start in Australia on Wednesday.
José Mourinho's record away at Newcastle is far from impressive. The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur manager has suffered five defeats in his 12 visits to St James' Park, managing only three victories in trips to England. Octavio Passos/Getty Images
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