‘A defining moment in our Champions League campaign’ – Howe on facing PSG in CL
Paris Saint-Germain take on Newcastle in a crucial Champions League tie that could determine which of the two teams makes it out of the group stages.
With just two fixtures to play in this part of the competition, Group F is incredibly tight as just three points separate Borussia Dortmund in first and Eddie Howe’s men in fourth. A victory for Newcastle tonight would jump them above PSG in the table and keep them in the mix to qualify for the knockout rounds.
PSG, meanwhile, are currently second and three points against Newcastle would ensure they remain in European competition though they would need Dortmund to also defeat AC Milan in order to qualify for the next stage of the tournament.
Newcastle completed a comprehensive 4-1 victory in the reverse fixture last month but they’ve been rocked by losses of key personnel and will face a difficult task of salvaging their Champions League campaign in Paris tonight.
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PSG vs Newcastle
- Paris Saint-Germain host Newcastle in the Champions League
- The hosts can reach the knockout rounds if they beat Newcastle and Borussia Dortmund triumph over AC Milan
- Newcastle must avoid defeat to keep themselves in the competition
- PSG XI: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Skriniar, Danilo, L. Hernandez; Fabian, Ugarte, Lee Kang-In; Dembele, Kolo Muani, Mbappe
- Newcastle XI: Pope; Trippier, Lascelles, Schar, Livramento; Guimaraes, Miley, Joelinton; Almiron, Gordon; Isak.
- 31’ SAVE! – Pope palms away Dembele’s effort (PSG 0-1 NEW)
- 24’ GOAL! – Isak pokes the visitors into the lead (PSG 0-1 NEW)
- 12’ CHANCE! – Isak smokes one over the top (PSG 0-0 NEW)
- 9’ SAVE! – Pope denies Mbappe after Newcastle’s defence caught napping (PSG 0-0 NEW)
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PSG 0-1 Newcastle
34 mins: PSG have perhaps lost a bit of zip in their play. They won’t be happy right now. If they lose this game there is an unbelievable amount of pressure on them for the final gameweek.
The hosts are still on top though despite the scoreline.
Mike Jones28 November 2023 20:36
PSG 0-1 Newcastle
31 mins: One of the potential downsides for Eddie Howe is the lack of depth on the bench. With all Newcastle’s injuries the starting XI may need to see out the remainder of this game.
Save! PSG turn the ball over in midfield and fly forward. Kolo Muani touches it up towards the box before Dembele takes over. He rolls the ball onto his left foot then shoots and forces Nick Pope into a low stop down to his right.
Mike Jones28 November 2023 20:34
PSG 0-1 Newcastle
28 mins: Newcastle need to hold their nerve now. It’s a huge goal from Isak and sends Newcastle up to second in the group.
PSG try to respond. They sweep down the right side and and flick the ball into the box for Ousmane Dembele. He chests it down to Randal Kolo Muani who backheels it back to Dembele.
Dembele slides the ball over to Lee Kang-In on the left but his effort is blocked by Lewis Miley.
Mike Jones28 November 2023 20:32
GOAL! PSG 0-1 Newcastle (Isak, 24’)⚽️
Newcastle score a massive goal in this Champions League campaign. Tino Livramento comes forward on the left wing and receives the ball from Anthony Gordon. The left-back weaves and wills his way to the edge of the box and cuts across the front of goal.
He passes it over to Miguel Almiron who checks inside. Lewis Miley darts in front of him and draws away the nearest defender providing Almiron the opportunity to shoot.
Almiron whips his effort towards the target but Gianluigi Donnarumma drops low and palms it away. Alexander Isak is the first to react and pokes it past the sprawled goalkeeper to send the visitors ahead.
Mike Jones28 November 2023 20:28
PSG 0-0 Newcastle
21 mins: A PSG free kick over on the left side of the pitch is flicked into the box by Kang-In Lee and he dobs the ball into the middle in behind Newcastle’s line.
It bobbles over to the back post where Ousmane Dembele lets fly on a shot and slices it wide of the target.
Mike Jones28 November 2023 20:24
PSG 0-0 Newcastle
18 mins: After a rapid start, PSG have started to slow the tempo down and are probing at the Newcastle defence trying to figure out the weak points.
Joelinton recovers the ball in midfield but his forward pass is intercepted by Milan Skriniar and the host regain possession. Newcastle are going to have to be patient and they need to take their chances when they come.
Mike Jones28 November 2023 20:20
PSG 0-0 Newcastle
15 mins: Quarter of an hour played now and Newcastle are seemingly relaxing into the game. Over in the other Group F fixture of the night, Borussia Dortmund have taken the lead against AC Milan meaning they are now third in the table as it stands.
PSG don’t like playing English teams in this competition. There is hope for Eddie Howe’s men.
Mike Jones28 November 2023 20:17
PSG 0-0 Newcastle
12 mins: Newcastle are allowing PSG to dictate play. Hakimi is getting free roam over on the right wing when he comes forward and the Magpies aren’t closing down quickly enough to cut out the cross.
Miguel Almiron wins the ball back high up the pitch. He slots a pass into the box for Alexander Isak who takes his shot first time. He has to score but lifts the effort over the crossbar!
Mike Jones28 November 2023 20:14
PSG 0-0 Newcastle
Newcastle are undone as the ball comes up to Randal Kolo Muani. He flicks the ball back to Achraf Hakimi who bombs it forward on the right wing.
He easily nips around Tino Livramento then curls a low pass into the middle of the box. Kylian Mbappe arrives through the middle of the Newcastle defence, meets the ball and backheels it towards goal only for Nick Pope to make a great save with his feet!
Mike Jones28 November 2023 20:11
PSG 0-0 Newcastle
8 mins: Kieran Trippier has his first test of the night as Kylian Mbappe flies at him one-on-one. Miguel Almiron is too far away to get back and double up but Trippier doesn’t need him.
He sticks a leg in on the edge of the box and pokes the ball away from the flying winger.
Mike Jones28 November 2023 20:09