How Newcastle’s other forwards are targeting the Champions League

Newcastle, in turn, didn’t ease up after taking the lead, though.

The hosts scored the goal that “killed the game” in the words of Mourinho after the break.

Instead of trying to settle for a 1-0 win, Howe introduced Harvey Barnes midway through the second half alongside Joelinton.

And, as was the case with Union Saint-Gilloise this month, Barnes is keen to impress from the bench.

However, the substitute was shocked by the team-mate who set up his first after Pope launched a brilliant 65-yard attack that was “a thing of beauty”.

Bengica Defender Antonio Silva rushes to try to cut down the danger but the ball goes wrong and the ball goes around the clinic on the right.

As many Newcastle players rushed to celebrate with the Barns

But Newcastle, and Barnes, were far from finished. There was still time for the substitute to add a third after Gardon stoned him.

Barnes, like Gordon, took this stage with the Pair score of seven goals combined in just three games in the competition.

In contrast to the past, they have yet to find the net in the Premier League this season.

“It’s a head-scratcher for me,” Howe said. “Because we know their qualities, we know they are goalscorers, we know what good players they are – and that’s a few other players in the squad.

“When you see us play the way we did tonight, the way we attacked and the amount of chances we created, it’s going to be a tough job.

“But all we can do is go back to the Premier League and come back with the same attitude. If the attitude is there, show the quality.”