Despite two defeats, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) can hope to qualify for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League this Tuesday against Newcastle. Only one scenario would allow for this.
Group F, dubbed the “group of death,” is tightly contested. Borussia Dortmund tops the group with 7 points, closely followed by PSG with 6 points, AC Milan with 5 points, and Newcastle with 4 points. The fifth matchday will be decisive, especially for PSG, who could secure qualification against Newcastle at Parc des Princes on November 28. The calculation is straightforward.
PSG would qualify if…
Paris beats Newcastle, and AC Milan does not win against Borussia Dortmund.
In other cases, PSG would have to play for qualification in a crucial mid-December match, taking place on Borussia Dortmund’s turf. However, considering PSG’s performances away from home, securing qualification at Parc des Princes would be preferable.