Champions League: at half-time, Paris Saint-Germain is eliminated by Newcastle

2023-12-13 23:25:10

This is the scenario we never dared imagine. Forced into a draw on Borussia Dortmund’s pitch at half-time (0-0) despite three clear chances, Paris Saint-Germain was virtually eliminated from the Champions League 45 minutes from the end of the group stage.

Indeed, in the other match of the group, Newcastle leads against AC Milan (1-0) following a superb strike from Joelinton in the 33rd minute. These two results condemn for the moment the Parisians who, with 8 points, are tied with the English but suffer from the goal difference between the two teams favorable to players from across the Channel.

Fingers crossed for Milan equalizer

There are 45 minutes left to reverse the trend. Two possibilities: win the match and ensure qualification and, in this case, even first place in the group. This will require being more realistic than in the first half, when the Parisians failed to open the scoring. Kylian Mbappé was notably deprived of a goal by a magnificent save from Niklas Süle, while Bradley Barcola hit the post.

The other option would consist of an equalizer for AC Milan, or even a victory for the Rossoneri, which would allow the capital club to qualify through the back door for the benefit of its particular favorable difference against the Italians. A Parisian defeat, on the other hand, would make the mission even more delicate. To still hope to qualify, you will have to bet absolutely on a draw between Newcastle and Milan. A final chance to avoid major disappointment with a downgrade in the Europa League.