Champions League Live: Latest score, team news and updates as Newcastle welcome Benfica to St James' Park as Man City travel to Villarreal

I won't show you the whole league table - that would be pointless after just two rounds of matches, but I will just highlight where these two sit.

Remember, finish first to eighth and you are through to the last-16. Finish ninth to 24th, and you have a play-off round.

A long way to go of course - each team will play eight matches each - but a decent indication.

The Portuguese side have soared in terms of interest in their season since Jose Mourinho returned as manager just weeks ago.

They are third in the Primeira Liga, but have found it hard going in the Champions League so far. They lost their first match against Qarabag 3-2 despite two early goals, and fell short when Mourinho made his return to Chelsea before the international break too.

They did win at the weekend, beating Chaves 2-0 in the Traca de Portugal, but will need to start picking up some points in this competition soon too before it's too late.

Newcastle players and staff have arrived at St James' Park ahead of what promises to be another special night here.

All looking sharp - especially you, Jason Tindall.

Manchester City have four points from their two matches so far this season, with three of them coming against 10-man Napoli on the opening day.

They will have been disappointed with their last result, drawing 2-2 in Monaco.

After going 1-0 down early, an Erling Haaland brace got the 2023 champions on track for victory, but Eric Dier bagged a late penalty to cost the English side.

It won't both them too much, but they will be keen to get back to winning ways today.

After a tough home game against Barcelona on matchday one, Newcastle announced themselves in this year's Champions League with a big win last time out.

It was a 4-0 win over Union Saint-Gilloise for Eddie Howe's men, in what was arguably their best showing in the competition since they returned three years ago.

It is so important for them to back that up today.

The Championssssss!

Sorry, I have to do that every time. But welcome to Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for two Champions League matches tonight - Newcastle vs Benfica and Villarreal vs Manchester City.

Don't you just love elite European competition? I certainly do. And it's back today!

Kick off is set for 8pm, but we'll have all the latest coverage and build-up ahead of the game, so stay tuned and strap in!