By conceding the draw (1-1) against Newcastle, PSG put itself in an uncomfortable position with a view to qualifying for the round of 16, even though it remains master of its destiny.
PSG escaped the worst on Tuesday evening. A defeat against the Magpies would indeed have been a real disaster for the capital club, condemned to hope for a miracle on the last day of the group stage to secure their ticket to the knockout stages of the Champions League. . But trailing for a long time, Luis Enrique’s men finally snatched a draw (1-1) in added time and this sharing of points constitutes a lesser evil.
Because if a victory would have allowed them to validate their qualification in the same way as Borussia Dortmund, this draw allows them to remain master of their destiny. Indeed, a victory, in two weeks, on the lawn of the Ruhr club would not only ensure them the ticket to the round of 16 but also first place in the group.
PSG will also qualify for the round of 16, this time in second place in the group, if they draw and if Newcastle do not win against AC Milan and even if they lose in Germany while the Magpies and the Rossoneri draw.
Several scenarios would nevertheless result in PSG being eliminated from the Champions League and being content with the Europa League in February. A draw in Germany coupled with a victory for Newcastle would therefore be synonymous with third place. And it would be the same if PSG loses to Borussia Dortmund and if the match between Newcastle and AC Milan has a winner.
To sum up :
– PSG will be first in the group if:
▫️ PSG wins in Dortmund
– PSG will be second in the group if:
▫️ PSG draws at Dortmund and Newcastle loses or draws against AC Milan
▫️ PSG loses to Dortmund and Newcastle and Milan draw
– PSG will be in the Europa League if:
▫️ PSG draws at Dortmund and Newcastle wins against AC Milan
▫️ PSG loses to Dortmund and Newcastle where AC Milan wins
