Tuesday evening, against Newcastle, PSG could validate their ticket for the round of 16 of the Champions League, but that does not depend only on them.
Paris Saint-Germain knows what remains to be done… With two victories and as many defeats on the clock in this 2023-2024 Champions League campaign, Luis Enrique’s men no longer have the right to error two days before the end of the group stage. But the Parisians still have their destiny in their hands and could qualify for the rest of the competition this week.
Indeed, in the event of a victory against Newcastle this Tuesday evening (9 p.m.) at the Parc des Princes, PSG could already validate their ticket for the round of 16. But for that to happen, AC Milan will have to not win its match against Borussia Dortmund at the same time. A scenario that would allow the Rouge et Bleu to compete for first place in the group at BvB on December 13.
PSG qualified if they beat Newcastle and Milan do not win in Dortmund
On the other hand, a new setback against Newcastle – the Parisians lost 4-1 at St James’ Park – would seriously complicate the task of Kylian Mbappé and his partners, who would then no longer be in control of their destiny on the final day . Note that the reigning French champions have never been eliminated from the most prestigious European cup in the group stage since the club was purchased by QSI in 2011.
“We know that it is possible to qualify tomorrow, but we will only focus on the match because the only way to qualify is to win”Vitinha said this Monday in a pre-match press conference.
Group F standings:
1 – Borussia Dortmund (7 points)
2 – Paris Saint-Germain (6 points)
3 – AC Milan (5 points)
4 – Newcastle United (4 points)
