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Danny Simpson: 'Benfica tie not over'
Danny Simpson believes that Newcastle United can still progress in the Europa League despite trailing 3-1 after the first leg against Benfica.Apr 5,
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Andre Gomes pleased with Benfica response after conceding
Andre Gomes believes that Benfica's response to Newcastle United's opener has given them a good chance to reach the Europa League semi-finals.Apr 5,
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Alan Pardew hopeful of last-four spot
Alan Pardew says that Newcastle United can still reach the semi-finals of the Europa League.Apr 5,
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Jorge Jesus: 'Newcastle United tie not over'
Jorge Jesus says that a first-leg victory over Newcastle United does not guarantee Benfica's place in the last four of the Europa League.Apr 5,
Alan Pardew: "It was a great effort"
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew insists that he was happy with his team's effort during their 3-1 defeat at Benfica.Apr 4,
The Match
Match Report
Newcastle United relinquish an early lead before suffering a 3-1 loss to Benfica in the first leg of their Europa League tie in Lisbon.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary for Newcastle United's visit to Benfica.
HT Report
Newcastle United fail to retain their early lead in Portugal and head into the break against Benfica drawing 1-1.
Team News
Newcastle United welcome back goalkeeper Tim Krul for the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final against Benfica in Portugal.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to Newcastle United's Europa League clash away in Portugal against Benfica.
Build-up
Jorge Jesus predicts even Newcastle United tie
Jorge Jesus is ignoring Newcastle United's poor showing in the Premier League this season ahead of Benfica's game against them.Apr 4,
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Alan Pardew: 'Tim Krul could return against Benfica'
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew reveals that goalkeeper Tim Krul could return from injury against Benfica on Thursday night.Apr 4,
Alan Pardew turns to Neil Lennon for advice
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew turns to Celtic counterpart Neil Lennon for advice on dealing with Benfica.Apr 3,
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Ryan Taylor travelling to Benfica
Injured Ryan Taylor will travel to Benfica with his Newcastle United teammates for their Europa League clash.Apr 2,
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