The PSG may qualify tonight against Newcastle for the Champions League round of 16. – Credit:IBRAHIM EZZAT / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP
This Tuesday night, Paris Saint-Germain can validate their ticket for the Champions League round of 16 against Newcastle. With two wins (against Milan 3-0 and against Dortmund 2-0) and two defeats (against Newcastle 4-1 and against Milan 2-1), the Parisians are currently second in Group F with 6 points. Borussia Dortmund has 7 points, AC Milan has 5 points, and Newcastle has 4 points.
If they win against Newcastle tonight at Parc des Princes (kickoff at 9 pm), the team coached by Luis Enrique would then have 9 points. PSG would then be assured of finishing at least third in the group, guaranteeing them at least a place in the Europa League playoffs – the third-placed teams in the Champions League groups are transferred there and face the second-placed teams from the groups of this other European competition.
PSG can qualify for the Champions League round of 16 tonight
If, at the same time, Dortmund beats AC Milan, PSG will then secure their ticket to the Champions League round of 16, as Milan would no longer be able to catch up with them in the standings. This scenario also applies in the event of a match between Milan and Dortmund, because if there were a tie (Paris and Milan would each have 9 points), the result of the direct confrontation would be taken into account. Paris won 3-0 in the first leg and lost 2-1 in the return leg against Milan.
