On 28 November, one of the matches of the Champions League in football took place. PSG (Paris) and Newcastle (England) met.
Champions League
PSG (Paris) - Newcastle (England) - 1: 1 (0:1)
Goals: Mbappe (90+8) - Isak (24)
Warnings: Joelinton (22), Manuel Ugarte (36), Kang-in Lee (54), O. Dembele (58), M. Shkrignard (60), Donnarumma (72), Almiron (83), Pope (90+1), Gonzalo Ramos (90+5).
Review of the match PSG - Newcastle:
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Newcastle United battled it out on the European stage in a highly anticipated UEFA Champions League match at the famous Parc de Princes stadium. The match gave fans plenty of drama, excitement and unforgettable moments that had spectators on the edge of their seats. The first half started with Newcastle taking control of the game, showing great skill in attack. In the 22nd minute, Newcastle's Joelinton received a yellow card for a rough tackle. An early suspension set the tone for a fierce contest. Moments later, in the 24th minute, Newcastle stunned PSG with a goal by A. Isak, putting the English ahead. Disappointment in the PSG camp grew, and in the 36th minute M. Ugarte received a yellow card. Parisians could not find their rhythm, and the first half ended with the score 0:1 in favour of Newcastle. At the beginning of the second half PSG needed to win back the deficit. However, discipline became a problem for the French team, with four players receiving yellow cards throughout the half. Lee Kang-in, O. Dembele, M. Skrignard and G. Donnarumma got into the referee's notebook. In the 62nd minute, PSG made two key substitutions, bringing on Vitinho and B. Barcola. These changes brought fresh energy and vigour to the team.
The crowd came alive as PSG began to dominate possession, pushing Newcastle back into their own half of the pitch. However, Newcastle showed resilience in defence, confounding PSG's attacking stars. In the 83rd minute, M. Almiron received a yellow card, preventing PSG from capitalising on their attacking opportunities. Time was running out for PSG, but in the 90th minute their persistence paid off. Just when it seemed that the match was doomed to a Newcastle victory, there was a dramatic turn of events. G. Ramos was fouled in the penalty box, which led to a penalty for PSG. The responsibility fell on the shoulders of K. Mbappe, PSG's prolific striker. Under tremendous pressure Mbappe confidently put the ball into the net, levelling the score at 1-1. The referee's final whistle soon sounded, leaving both teams to reflect on missed opportunities and standout performances. The match lived up to expectations, with both teams demonstrating their skill, determination and desire to succeed at the highest level of European football. Despite the draw, the match between PSG and Newcastle will be remembered for exciting moments, yellow cards, substitutions and an unforgettable late penalty that saved PSG a valuable point. The Champions League remains an unpredictable and exciting competition, and matches like this continue to fascinate football fans around the world.
In the next round of matches, Borussia D vs PSG, Newcastle vs Milan.
Statistics of the match PSG - Newcastle:
PSG | Newcastle | |
---|---|---|
7 | Kicks to the goal | 2 |
30 | Kicks | 5 |
10 | Blocked shots | 1 |
19 | Penalty kicks | 2 |
11 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 3 |
14 | Offences | 7 |
6 | Corners | 2 |
3 | Offsides | 0 |
72% | Ball possession | 28% |
6 | Yellow cards | 3 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
1 | Keeper saves | 6 |
751 | Total assists | 295 |
693 | Accurate assists | 213 |
92% | Accuracy of passes | 72% |