Controversy over Paris Saint-Germain’s equalizer against Newcastle has been dismissed by Luis Enrique, who called the match a “horror film”.
Despite a multitude of shots on goal, the Parisians were unable to deceive Nick Pope in the Newcastle cages.
That is, until the home side earned a penalty in the dying moments of the match, after a cross from Ousmane Dembele hit Tino Livramento’s elbow. PSG may have been lucky to benefit from the penalty, as the ball first bounced off Livramento’s chest, much to the chagrin of Newcastle players and supporters. Kylian Mbappé then carried out the sentence to keep qualification in the hands of his team.
Alexander Isak had given the Magpies the lead against the run of play, with PSG managing a total of 31 shots in the match, with just seven on target. Angered by claims that his team were lucky to get a point from the match, and remained favorites to qualify, Luis Enrique responded to the criticism.
Asked about the penalty after the match, Luis Enrique said: “It’s football, it’s not basketball: “It’s football, it’s not basketball. We are one of the teams that score the most goals in Europe, there is no doubt about that. One day the ball doesn’t want to go in and that’s what happens. It’s like a horror movie scenario, but I hope to finish first in the group. »
After taking a unit and snatching two precious points from Newcastle, PSG occupies second place in Group F. They will travel to Borussia Dortmund on the last day, the German club having already qualified for the round of 16. Meanwhile, Newcastle host AC Milan and need a win and a favor from Dortmund to qualify.
