Match report

Paris Saint Germain 1–1 Newcastle: Champions League Draw

Paris Saint Germain
Paris Saint Germain
1–1
FT
Newcastle
Newcastle
Jan 28, 2026

Paris Saint Germain held off Newcastle to secure a hard-fought draw in their UEFA Champions League clash. Despite an early lead courtesy of Vitinha's goal from Kvaratskhelia's assist, PSG had to fend off determined counterattacks by the Magpies led by Willock’s equalizer.

Key Facts

  • • Vitinha scored for Paris Saint Germain at 8 minutes (assist: K. Kvaratskhelia)
  • • Jonathan Willock equalized for Newcastle at 45 minutes (assist: Dan Burn)
  • • B. Barcola was replaced by G. Ramos in the 70th minute
  • • Substitutions from both teams marked tactical adjustments, especially with Newcastle making three changes in the second half

Lineups

Paris Saint Germain

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 39 M. Safonov (G)
  • 2 A. Hakimi (D)
  • 5 Marquinhos (D)
  • 51 W. Pacho (D)
  • 25 N. Mendes (D)
  • 87 J. Neves (M)
  • 17 Vitinha (M)
  • 33 W. Zaire-Emery (M)
  • 7 K. Kvaratskhelia (F)
  • 10 O. Dembele (F)
  • 29 B. Barcola (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 L. Chevalier
  • 60 M. James
  • 4 L. Beraldo
  • 6 I. Zabarnyi
  • 9 G. Ramos
  • 14 D. Doue
  • 21 L. Hernandez
  • 24 S. Mayulu
  • 49 I. Mbaye

Newcastle

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Pope (G)
  • 12 M. Thiaw (D)
  • 4 S. Botman (D)
  • 33 D. Burn (D)
  • 67 L. Miley (M)
  • 41 J. Ramsey (M)
  • 8 S. Tonali (M)
  • 3 L. Hall (M)
  • 20 A. Elanga (F)
  • 28 J. Willock (F)
  • 27 N. Woltemade (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 A. Ramsdale
  • 2 K. Trippier
  • 9 Y. Wissa
  • 10 A. Gordon
  • 11 H. Barnes
  • 18 W. Osula
  • 23 J. Murphy
  • 37 A. Murphy
  • 39 Bruno Guimaraes
  • 61 L. Shahar
  • 58 A. Harris

Timeline

  1. Paris Saint Germain
    2' Paris Saint Germain Var · Penalty confirmed
    B. Barcola
  2. Paris Saint Germain
    8' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    Vitinha · Assist: K. Kvaratskhelia
  3. Newcastle
    20' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    A. Elanga

    Foul

  4. Paris Saint Germain
    22' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Kvaratskhelia · On: D. Doue
  5. Newcastle
    45' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Willock · Assist: Dan Burn
  6. Newcastle
    67' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Elanga · On: Anthony Gordon
  7. Newcastle
    68' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Willock · On: H. Barnes
  8. Paris Saint Germain
    70' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Barcola · On: G. Ramos
  9. Newcastle
    79' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Woltemade · On: Y. Wissa
  10. Paris Saint Germain
    87' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Zaire-Emery · On: S. Mayulu
  11. Paris Saint Germain
    87' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Neves · On: I. Mbaye

Match Stats

Stat Paris Saint Germain Newcastle
Fouls 8 8
Pass Accuracy 90% 74%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 25 10
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 686 332
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 8 3
Shots on Target 7 4
xG 2.52 1.07
Shots off Target 10 3
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 616 247
Shots Inside Box 18 8
Saves 3 6
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match's early momentum shifted quickly when PSG capitalized on a penalty to score through Vitinha, putting them ahead almost immediately.
  • ▸ Newcastle leveled just before halftime with Willock’s goal, showing their determination and tactical resilience against one of Europe’s top teams.