Newcastle 3-0 Benfica — xTears 8.67 (21/10/25)

Newcastle turned the 3-0 over Benfica on 21 October 2025 into a rout in the Champions League. Total damage: 8.67 xTears.

H. Barnes carried much of the damage, with the match first opening through A. Gordon 32' goal (+1.41 xT); H. Barnes 70' goal (+1.40 xT) then widened it further.

It came in waves: a bit of control, then a burst of bedlam. The xTears split stayed clearly tilted toward the winner. H. Barnes came off the bench and changed the match with 2 goals.