Paris Saint-Germain travels to Newcastle for the 2nd day of the Champions League group stage (9 p.m.). Here is all the essential information on this gala match.
A positive impression despite a disappointing balance sheet: it is in these terms that we could describe the start of the Luis Enrique era at PSG. The Spanish technician took charge of the capital club to establish an attractive game project in which results take second place – for the moment. And if Paris remains behind in Ligue 1, the French champions have successfully made their baptism in the Champions League, with a convincing success against Borussia Dortmund two weeks ago (2-0).
A victory which calls for confirmation in the north of England. Place in Newcastle with its supercharged enclosure and its intensity. “We know this is going to be a big Champions League matchwarned Lucas Hernandez. It will be up to us to put what we need on the pitch to bring home the three points. They will play in front of their supporters but we have a lot of players with experience. It’s up to us to start well and stay focused for the 90 minutes, we will have chances and I think we can win this match in the best possible way. »
The 2018 world champion is well aware of the context for the Magpies, who are making their comeback in the prestigious tournament. “It’s true that Wednesday will be a special match for Newcastle in front of its home crowd after 20 years without this competition. It’s up to us to know how to control the match, they’re going to come out on the pitch with teeth like that (hungry, editor’s note). We know that we are in a group with four big teams. It’s up to us to continue on the right path after our good start against Dortmund. It’s up to us to continue by winning on Wednesday at Newcastle. » The stage is set.
The expected compositions:
Newcastle : Pope – Trippier, Schär, Lascelles, Burn – Longstaff, Guimaraes, Anderson or Tonali – Gordon, Isak, Almiron.
PSG : Donnarumma – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Skriniar, L.Hernandez – Zaire-Emery, Ugarte, Vitinha – Dembélé, Ramos or Kolo Muani, Mbappé.
Where to watch the game ?
This match between Newcastle and PSG counting for the 2nd day of the Champions League group stage will be broadcast this Wednesday on Canal + Foot, from 9 p.m. It will also be possible to watch it on the group’s streaming platform, MyCanal.
