After ending their pre-season tour of Austria with a 1-0 defeat against Mainz 05, Newcastle jetted back to the North East before quickly heading out to Portugal for another training camp.
Saturday saw The Magpies get the better of two Burnley XIs in a behind closed doors practice session which involved two sets of XIs playing against each other at the same time on different pitches.
But tonight is sure to provide arguably Newcastle’s toughest test of pre-season so far with Champions League quarter-finalists Benfica the hosts and the Eusebio Cup on the line.
Eddie Howe has made seven changes to the side that were beaten 1-0 against Mainz with Martin Dubravka, Paul Dummett and Ryan Fraser all missing out.
21. Chris Wood - 5
On for Wilson 46: Hit a free header straight at the goalkeeper. Needs to be posing more of a threat. | Getty Images
22. Matt Ritchie - 5
On for Saint-Maximin 46: A quiet display for the Newcastle winger. Photo: Naomi Baker
23. Matty Longstaff - 6
On for Shelvey 75: Had a couple of touches as Benfica pushed for a winner with the man advantage. Photo: Getty
