PSG 1-1 Newcastle United, UEFA Champions League: Magpies Punish Hosts Errors In Hard-Fought Draw

Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle United played out a tense 1-1 draw at the Parc des Princes in their final Champions League league-phase fixture, a result that saw both teams drop into the knockout play-off round rather than secure automatic top-eight qualification. Vitinha gave PSG the lead early on with a well-taken goal, but Newcastle responded just before half-time when Joe Willock nodded in to make it 1-1. Despite PSG controlling much of the possession and creating a number of chances, including a saved penalty, neither side could find a winner. The stalemate leaves both the French champions and the Magpies preparing for two-legged play-off ties to reach the Round of 16.

Updated on: 29 January 2026 12:12 pm

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Newcastle players greet supporters after a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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PSG vs Newcastle United Champions League Soccer-Goncalo Ramos

PSG's Goncalo Ramos, right, congratulates Newcastle's Yoane Wissa at the end of a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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PSG vs Newcastle United Champions League Soccer-Willian Pacho

PSG's Willian Pacho jumps over Newcastle's Anthony Gordon during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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Supporters light flares during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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PSG vs Newcastle United Champions League Soccer-Matvei Safonov

PSG's goalkeeper Matvei Safonov makes a save during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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Newcastle's coach Eddie Howe greets Newcastle's Anthony Elanga as he is substituted during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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PSG vs Newcastle United Champions League Soccer-Achraf Hakimi

PSG's Achraf Hakimi, right, is challenged by Newcastle's Lewis Hall during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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PSG's Achraf Hakimi, right, chased by Newcastle's Joe Willock during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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PSG vs Newcastle United Champions League Soccer-Joe Willock

Newcastle's Joe Willock, center left, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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PSG players celebrate after PSG's Vitinha scored his side's opening goal during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler