For the first time since 2003, Newcastle has returned to compete in the Champions League. In the opening match, the English team played poorly and was lucky to hold off AC Milan. However, when they returned to play at their home stadium St James Park, Newcastle completely transformed.
Despite clashing with a very strong opponent like PSG, Newcastle excellently won with a score No. 4-1 Almiron Dan Burn Longstaff and Fabian Schar are the ones who scored for “Magpies” Meanwhile, on the other side of the front line, the expected star Mbappe doesn’t show much.
In the match at the same time, AC Milan and Dortmund drew 0-0. After the second match, Newcastle leads the group of death with 4 points. Next are PSG (3 points), AC Milan (2 points) and Dortmund (1 point).
Entering this match, Newcastle has stifled PSG’s midfield, leaving the French champions passive. completely. In that match, PSG continued to make mistakes.
The 17th minute consequences of the failed pass by Marquinhos Alexander Isak had the opportunity to shoot from inside the penalty area. Goalkeeper Donnarumma made an excellent save, but Miguel Almiron rushed in very quickly and put the ball into PSG’s net to open the score for Newcastle.
Newcastle divided PSG’s lines quite well in this match. That left Mbappe hungry for the ball and unable to create a connection with the backline. Newcastle still created more opportunities than their opponents.
Minute 39 Newcastle continuously created waves in front of PSG’s goal. Goalkeeper Donnarumma only had two excellent saves before being knocked out by Dan Burn’s close-range header. 2-0 for Newcastle.
In the second half, the scenario of the match did not change. PSG struggled to find a goal while Newcastle played sharp. At minute 50, they continued to pour “cold water” towards PSG’s goal. From Kieran Trippier’s pass, Sean Longstaff ran up and finished from a tight angle into the net for PSG to increase the score to 3-0.
PSG’s efforts paid off in the 56th minute. Defender Lucas Hernandez quickly penetrated the middle before heading the ball past goalkeeper Nick Pope. The score dropped to 1-3 for PSG.
After the goal, the Parisian team had a better spirit. They pressed Newcastle and created many opportunities. But in the context of not being able to score goals, PSG paid the price. At minute 90+1, defender Fabian Schar suddenly fired a shot from distance to defeat goalkeeper Donnarumma, sealing a 4-1 victory for Newcastle.
Playing lineup
Newcastle: Pope; Trippier Lascelles Schar Burn; Longstaff Guimaraes Tonali (Anderson 65′); Almiron (Murphy 71′) Gordon (Matt Targett 90′) Isak
PSG: Donnarumma; Lucas Skriniar Marquinhos Hakimi; Ugarte (Vitinha 64′) Zaire-Emery Kolo Muani (Barcola 57′) Dembele Mbappe; Ramos
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