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.

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

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

Jose Mourinho has aimed a veiled dig at Newcastle over the atmosphere created at St James’ Park during the clash with Benfica, which the Magpies won 3-0. The Geordie faithful pride themselves on the hostile reception they generate for away players and fans,

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.

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

ANTHONY GORDON showed Thomas Tuchel once again he is the man for the big stage as he downed Jose Mourinho’s Benfica. And goalkeeper Nick Pope stacked his own claim for an England recall with an