All the Goals from PSG vs Newcastle in the Champions League
The reigning Champions League winners, PSG under Luis Enrique, are aiming to avoid the playoff round against Newcastle.
Paris Saint-Germain hosted Newcastle at the Parc des Princes in the final matchday of the Champions League league phase, with the French side focused on securing direct qualification to the Round of 16.
PSG vs Newcastle Goals
- PSG goal – 8’: Vitinha struck from outside the box to make it 1-0
- Newcastle goal – 45+2’: Joe Willock headed home the equalizer to level the match 1-1
What Does Paris Saint-Germain Need to Qualify Directly for the Round of 16?
Luis Enrique’s PSG entered the match with 13 points and a +10 goal difference, keeping them in a strong position to finish inside the Top 8 of the standings.
The scenario for Paris Saint-Germain is straightforward:
- A win over Newcastle would almost guarantee direct qualification to the Round of 16.
- Thanks to their strong goal difference, even a narrow victory would likely be enough, unless highly unlikely goal swings occur elsewhere.
A draw, however, would significantly complicate matters, as several teams are close behind on 13 points. In that case, PSG could be pushed into the playoff round, meaning two extra matches in February.
¿Qué necesita Newcastle para avanzar en Champions?
Las Urracas de Eddie Howe están justo detrás del PSG, y su mejor escenario es ganar en París.
Si pierden, quedarían a merced de otros resultados, con equipos como el Barcelona que podrían enviarlos a la zona de Playoff.
La mala noticia para Newcastle es que no ha ganado desde su victoria ante Leeds a inicios de enero, una racha que aumenta la presión en este cierre de fase.
