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?
NIck Pope starts in goal with a back line of Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman, Dan Burn, and Malick Thiaw. Jacob Ramsey is in midfield with Lewis Miley and Bruno Guimaraes. Jacob Murphy is up front with Aaron Gordon and Nick Woltemade
Some changes in midfield and out wide as Sandro Tonali and Joelinton drop out with Anthony Elanga. The system will remain the same.
Anotoliy Trubin starts in goal. Antonio Silva is with Nicolas Otamendi in the back line as Dedic and Thomas Araujo as the full backs. Richard Rios, Enzo Barrenechea, and Fredrik Aursnes are in the midfield. Georgiy Sudakov, Dodi Likebakio, and Vangelis Pavlidis start as the front three.
Joao Rego comes out as do Soares and Dahl for usual starters. The lineup will remain the same and the tactics set up as a 4-3-3 again.
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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