Benfica learn harsh Newcastle United 'hell' reality as Jose Mourinho stupidly ignoredNewcastle ran out comfortable 3-0 winners over Benfica at St James' ParkView 2 Images Jose Mourinho felt the full power of the St James' Park he warned his Benfica players about (Image: 2025 DeFodi Images)Newcastle United bounced back from Saturday's disappointing defeat to Brighton in some style, by comprehensively beating Jose Mourinho's Benfica 3-0. Benfica players ignore Mourinho warningMourinho had warned his Benfica players that the St James' Park atmosphere is 'extraordinary' and it was up to them to embrace it. ‌If Mourinho's intention was to butter up the Newcastle players and crowd with his heartfelt comments about the club in his pre-match press conference then it backfired. Mourinho was left wiping at his furrowed brow as St James' Park erupted at Barnes' third goal. ‌Even if he knew all about the power of St James' Park, Benfica's players now have a full understanding of just how intense that 'hell' can be.