Lennon's men played the Portuguese side in the group stages of the Champions League earlier this season, drawing 0-0 at Parkhead and losing 2-1 away. Pardew has been keen to gather as much information on Benfica as possible before his team's clash with them at the Estadio da Luz and revealed Lennon was among those he had been in touch with.It is a big test for us because I think with any team that is on such a roll as Benfica, it is going to be difficult," Pardew said. "They have great momentum and that confidence breeds its own success. But I think at St James' Park we can beat anybody - we have no doubt about that game.Pardew admits it is difficult to put thoughts about Newcastle's Premier League predicament to one side at the moment, but insists his injury-depleted team is capable of doing well both domestically and in Europe for the rest of the season.Speaking in Lisbon, Pardew said: "We have good contacts regarding this team. I know this city quite well and I have some contacts here who know Benfica well. There is also Neil Lennon who we have been in contact with. I think it is important to get as much information as you can - as I'm sure Benfica have done with us.
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