Sports news: PSG put to the test against Newcastle in the Champions League
On Wednesday evening, Paris Saint-Germain will travel to Newcastle to face the Magpies in the second day of the Champions League. The Parisians will have the difficult task of finding their cruising speed and obtaining more regular results, after a checkered start to the season.
The 0-0 draw against Clermont this weekend confirmed PSG’s difficulties in finding their form. Currently fifth in the Ligue 1 standings, the Parisian team accumulates a low number of points, which contrasts with the impressive performances since the club’s takeover by QSI in 2011.
However, the Champions League is still a competition that motivates Parisian players. After a disappointing defeat against Nice in the league, they were able to mobilize and obtain a convincing victory against Borussia Dortmund on the first day of the Champions League.
Faced with Newcastle, who have just won three consecutive victories in the Premier League, PSG will have to expect a major challenge. The Magpies, who also drew against AC Milan on the first day of the Champions League, proved that they are capable of competing with the biggest.
To meet this challenge, PSG coach Luis Enrique will make some tactical changes, notably by strengthening the midfield with the returns of Manuel Ugarte and Warren Zaire-Emery. These players will have to battle against the quality of Newcastle’s midfielders, made up of Guimaraes, Tonali and Longstaff.
But it is not only on the pitch that PSG will have to surpass itself. The cauldron of St James’s Park, with its more than 50,000 passionate supporters, is renowned for its incandescent atmosphere. The Newcastle public will be behind their team and will create a hostile atmosphere for the Parisian players.
Despite these challenges, PSG is aware of the importance of not losing too many points during this tough group stage. A good result in Newcastle would allow the Parisians to consolidate their position and move closer to the final stages of the Champions League.
In conclusion, the match between Newcastle and PSG promises to be exciting. The Parisians will be keen to show their best face in this prestigious competition, while the Magpies will seek to confirm their current good momentum. See you Wednesday evening for a thrilling duel!