The players of the English “Newcastle United” won a crushing victory over the French PSG in the second round match of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League of the 2023/2024 season. The meeting was held at “St. James' Park” stadium and ended with a score of 4:1 in favor of the hosts.
The first goal was scored by English midfielder Miguel Almiron in the 17th minute. In the 39th minute, defender Dan Byrne increased the lead. Midfielder Sean Longstaff scored in the 50th minute. In the 56th minute, defender Luca Hernandez reduced the Parisians' gap. The final score in the match was set by defender Fabian Scher, who scored in the first minute added to the second half.
The victory was “Newcastle's” first in the Champions League in 20 years. The last time the “Magpies” played in the main tournament was in the 2002/2003 season. Then they beat the German “Bayer” in the second round match of the group stage - 3:1.
Thus, “Newcastle” topped the group F standings with four points. PSG are in second place with three points.
In the next match, the English will host “Borussia” Dortmund, and the French will host the Italian “Milan”. Both meetings will be on October 25.
