These are the Newcastle vs Benfica confirmed lineups for their UEFA Champions League clash. Benfica have appointed the enigmatic Jose Mourinho to mixed effect, they lost their last outing in this competition to Chelsea and recently drew 0-0 with Porto meaning they’re still waiting to get the ball rolling. The Magpies have been inconsistent all season despite Nick Woltemade hitting the ground running. Which team will be on their A-Game to get the win in this one?
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Newcastle vs Benfica Confirmed Lineups for UCL Tie
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### Newcastle Team News
This will be updated when the starting eleven is officially announced.
### Notable Changes
Be sure to check back as this will be discussed when the team lineup is available. It will focus on any changes to the starters from the defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.
### Benfica Team News
This will be updated when the team eleven is revealed.
### Notable Changes
Check back as this will be noted when the official lineup is announced. It will look at any changes to the eleven or tactical approach compared to the win over Chaves in the cup.
### Newcastle United Squad
* Nick Pope
* Max Thompson
* Aaron Ramsdale
* Adam Harrison
* Kieran Trippier
* Lewis Hall
* Sven Botman
* Fabian Schar
* Malick Thiaw
* Emil Krafth
* Tino Livramento
* Dan Burn
* Alex Murphy
* Cathal Heffernan
* Ciaran Thompson
* Charlie McArthur
* Dylan Charlton
* Luke Craggs
* Leo Shahar
* Logan Watts
* Joelinton
* Sandro Tonali
* Joe Willock
* Bruno Guimaraes
* Ben Parkinson
* Jaocb Ramsey
* Scott Bailey
* Anthony Munda
* Lewis Miley
* Guy Bloomer
* Ademola Samuel Alabi
* Yoane Wissa
* Anthony Gordon
* Harvey Barnes
* William Osula
* Anthony Elanga
* Jacob Murphy
* Nick Woltemade
* Johnny Emerson
* Darren Palmer
* Joe Brayson
* Sean Neave
* Matheos Ferreira
### Benfica Squad
* Anatoliy Trubin Samuel Soares
* Rafel Obrador
* Antonio Silva
* Alexander Bah
* Amar Dedic
* Samuel Dahl
* Nicolas Otamendi
* Tomas Araujo
* Enzo Barrenechea
* Fredrik Aursnes
* Georgiy Sudakov
* Manu Silva
* Leandro Barreiro
* Richard Rios
* Franjo Ivanovic
* Dodi Lukebakio
* Vangelis Pavlidis
* Andreas Schjelderup
* Gianluca Prestianni
* Bruma
* Henrique Araujo
Stay tuned for the Newcastle vs Benfica confirmed lineups. There will be details on who started, who missed out, and what tactical alterations we could see from the coaches.
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