Newcastle face tough Champions League test against PSG
Eddie Howe has described Newcastle’s upcoming Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain as the “ultimate test” for his team. The squad’s preparations were disrupted by stormy weather, causing delays in their travel to Paris. Both teams are level on points and need a win to secure a top-eight finish and direct qualification for the last 16. Newcastle will be without midfielder Joelinton, while Bruno Guimaraes remains a doubt.
Match highlights
- Eddie Howe praised PSG’s unique playing style and called the match Newcastle’s hardest European challenge.
- Both PSG and Newcastle are level on 13 points in the Champions League standings, sitting in sixth and seventh place.
- A win guarantees a top-eight finish for either team, while a draw could see both miss out, depending on other results.
- Newcastle’s travel to Paris was delayed due to high winds, affecting their pre-match preparations.
- Joelinton will miss the match due to injury, and Bruno Guimaraes is uncertain to play.
