PSG held by Newcastle as missed penalty bites
Player ratings after PSG 1-1 Newcastle: Zaïre-Emery shines, Vitinha scores, Dembélé misses penalty, Doué struggles after Kvaratskhelia injury, Hakimi short of rhythm; questions for Luis Enrique.
Vitinha rues PSG’s 1-1 with Newcastle, saying Paris “did more than necessary” and missed “too many chances” as they drop into Champions League playoffs despite a strong team display.
PSG suffer injury blow as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia limps off with an ankle problem on 23 minutes v Newcastle, replaced by Désiré Doué. Tests to determine layoff; schedule set to ease.
Safonov reflects on PSG’s 1-1 v Newcastle, missing top eight and entering Champions League playoffs. Backs squad rotation: “Everyone works hard, everyone has opportunities.”
PSG draw 1-1 with Newcastle. Dembélé sees early penalty saved and blazes another chance; Vitinha scores. Joe Willock equalises. PSG miss top eight and face Champions League playoffs.
Luis Enrique says PSG “deserved more” after 1-1 v Newcastle, accept Champions League playoffs vs Monaco or Qarabag, and insists tough group is good preparation: “We’re used to difficulties.”
PSG draw 1-1 with Newcastle: Dembele penalty saved by Pope, Vitinha scores, Willock equalises. Luis Enrique defiant after drop to playoffs; Marquinhos handball shout fuels controversy.
