Benfica manager Jose Mourinho decided to speak with Anthony Gordon after his side were beaten 3-0 by Newcastle in the Champions League on Tuesday night at St James' Park

Gordon ripped apart the Benfica backline, yet it was gaffer Mourinho who was first to offer his congratulations when the final whistle sounded. The 62-year-old headed straight for Gordon as soon as the match concluded in a gesture that TNT Sports' cameras missed, as he warmly greeted the UEFA Player of the Match.

Benfica boss Jose Mourinho was seen approaching a Newcastle United player at the end of their UEFA Champions League clash. On Tuesday night, Benfica arrived at St. James' Park looking to get their first win in this season's Champions League campaign.

Benfica were soundly beaten by Newcastle United in the Champions League on Tuesday night and the Portuguese media did not hold back in their criticism of Jose Mourinho

Anthony Gordon reveals what Jose Mourinho told him after starring against Benfica - The England international scored one goal and made another against the Portuguese side

Anthony Gordon received a ringing endorsement of his Champions League quality from Jose Mourinho after helping to condemn his Benfica side to a resounding defeat at Newcastle.

Anthony Gordon revealed what Jose Mourinho said to him after Newcastle beat Benfica 3-0 in the Champions League, before the elite manager hailed the Magpies and four of their players.

The Benfica manager says he has never come close to managing the club but he does have a long-held admiration for Newcastle

Looking at this Newcastle team v Benfica. Only hours to go now before this next Champions League match at St James’ Park. Newcastle United looking to make it six points from a possible nine so far in the Swiss League format.