Paris Saint-Germain will be affected by a European draw on December 18. It remains to be seen which one. That of the Champions League… or the Europa League? After their miraculous and frustrating draw against Newcastle (1-1) at the end of November, the Parisians are guaranteed to finish in one of the first three places in Group F (ranking here). Clearly, they will compete in at least the Europa League. This is obviously not the objective of Kylian Mbappé and company, who face Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park this Wednesday (9 p.m.), during the sixth and final day of the group stage. At the same time, Newcastle will challenge AC Milan at St-James’ Park.
Already assured of its place in the 8th of C1, Borussia leads the group standings with 10 points, ahead of PSG (7 pts), Newcastle (5 pts) and Milan (5). The Parisians have the advantage over the Italians but not the English in direct confrontations, which would obviously be important in the event of a tie. “We depend on us and that’s important. In case of victory, no need to worry about the other match. It’s an important and decisive match for us,” underlines Luis Enrique, while Randal Kolo Muani believes that PSG “will play its life” in front of the Yellow Wall. Overview of the different scenarios which would lead PSG to finish first, second or third, knowing that a draw would be sufficient if Newcastle do not win and that a Parisian defeat would not be crippling in the event of a draw in England.
PSG first, if… -Paris wins
PSG second, if… -Paris draws and Newcastle does not win (draw or victory for Milan)-Paris does not win (draw or defeat) and draw between Newcastle and Milan
PSG third, if… -Paris does not win and Newcastle takes the three points -Paris loses and there is a winner at St-James Park
