Newcastle United aim to secure consecutive victories in the Champions League for the first time in over two decades as they welcome Jose Mourinho ’s Benfica to St James’ Park on Tuesday.

The Magpies have not recorded back-to-back wins in the competition since overcoming Bayer Leverkusen home and away during the group stage of the 2002-03 season.

Newcastle now have a chance to match that feat following their emphatic triumph over Union St Gilloise on matchday two, and they come up against a familiar figure in Mourinho, who previously managed Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.

Here, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two sides.

Head-to-head record

Previous meetings: 2

Newcastle wins: 0

Draw

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