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Reaction
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Enzo Perez: We "knocked out a great team"
Enzo Perez believes that Benfica did very well to knock out Newcastle United.Apr 12,
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Shola Ameobi: 'We gave it a good go'
Shola Ameobi believes that Newcastle United can be proud of their run to the quarter-finals of the Europa League.Apr 12,
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Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew says that he is proud of his players despite their exit from the Europa League at the quarter-final stage.Apr 11,
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole brings you match analysis from the deciding leg of Newcastle United's Europa League quarter-final against Benfica.
Match Report
Newcastle United fail to reach the semi-finals of the Europa League following a 1-1 draw with Benfica at St James' Park.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage from the second leg of the Europa League quarter-final contest between Newcastle United and Benfica.
HT Report
Newcastle United and Benfica play out a goalless first half in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie at St James' Park.
Team News
Massadio Haidara returns to the Newcastle United side for tonight's Europa League quarter-final second leg against Benfica at St James' Park.
Preview
Newcastle United host Benfica needing a 2-0 or better win to qualify for the Europa League semi-finals.
Build-up
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Alan Pardew: "We are under no illusions"
Alan Pardew says that his Newcastle United team face a tough task in qualifying for the semi-finals of the Europa League.Apr 11,
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Hatem Ben Arfa returns for Newcastle United
Hatem Ben Arfa overcomes a hamstring injury to be included in the Newcastle United squad to face Benfica.Apr 10,
Alan Pardew: 'We can beat Benfica'
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew believes that his side can overcome the odds and beat Benfica in their Europa League clash.Apr 9,
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Steven Taylor: 'Newcastle United can beat Benfica'
Steven Taylor insists that Newcastle can turn around their 3-1 first-leg deficit against Benfica in the quarter-finals of the Europa League.Apr 5,
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