10 Newcastle United Cup Runs That Came Close To Ending Their Trophy Drought

Newcastle almost took a 2-1 lead shortly after half time over in Lisbon but Papiss Cisse, who had opened the scoring at The Stadium of Light, saw his effort trickle agonisingly onto the post. Sadly, Benfica - who were far from easy winners - would hit back and win the first leg 3-1.

United left themselves too much to do and could only manage a 1-1 draw in the return at St James' Park despite a brilliant performance. Eduardo Salvio equalised for the Portuguese side in stoppage time and the Magpies went out again.