Harvey Barnes' second‑half brace helped Newcastle United beat Benfica 3‑0 at St. James' Park, lifting the Magpies to six points in Group C. Eddie Howe's side now leads the group heading into a decisive clash with Bayer Leverkusen.
Ecuador beat Argentina 1-0 in Guayaquil, with Enner Valencia's penalty sealing the upset and dropping Argentina from FIFA's top spot.
Watford FC dismissed Paulo Pezzolano after ten games and rehired Javi Gracia on a two‑year deal, sparking a new push for promotion in the Championship.