Paris Saint-Germain and Porto certified for the Champions League final 16 on Wednesday as Newcastle bowed out of Europe after dropping 2-1 at dwelling to AC Milan.
PSG drew 1-1 away to Group F winners Borussia Dortmund to undergo as runners-up after Milan got here from behind to beat Newcastle at St. James’ Park and remove Eddie Howe’s aspect.
Newcastle, who wanted to win and for PSG to drop factors to maintain their first Champions League marketing campaign in 20 years alive, took the lead via a superb Joelinton strike within the first half.
But Christian Pulisic equalized on the hour and substitute Samuel Chukwueze broke Newcastle hearts with an 84th-minute winner, though it wasn’t sufficient for Milan to overtake PSG.
“We gave everything to the match. I can’t ask for anything more (in terms of) commitment, effort, physical exertion. Unfortunately for us it wasn’t to be,” stated Howe.
The French champions, at risk of a primary group stage exit for the reason that Qatari takeover in 2011, fell behind when Karim Adeyemi scored early within the second half in Germany.
Warren Zaire-Emery got here to the rescue for PSG 5 minutes later after Kylian Mbappe weaved into the field, his move deflected out to {the teenager} who superior in direction of aim earlier than slamming dwelling a robust shot.
Mbappe, whose PSG future will once more come into sharp focus in January, had an effort dominated out for offside however the level was sufficient ultimately for the guests, who completed stage on factors with Milan however progressed due to a greater head-to-head aim distinction.
“We’re far from the finished article,” stated PSG captain Marquinhos. “We’re going to have to prepare well and prepare better because bigger opponents are on the way.”
Porto journey excessive
Porto made the final 16 on the expense of Shakhtar Donetsk after a 5-3 win over the Ukrainians.
The hosts solely wanted to keep away from defeat on the Estadio do Dragao to progress from Group H with Barcelona, and an early Galeno aim put Porto forward.
Danylo Sikan hauled Shakhtar stage however Galeno netted once more earlier than Mehdi Taremi made it 3-1 to the Portuguese aspect.
An personal aim gave Shakhtar a lifeline however 40-year-old Pepe eased Porto nerves together with his staff’s fourth and Francisco Conceicao then put the sport to mattress, with Eguinaldo bagging a late comfort.
“In Porto, we never play for a draw, even though that result also suited us. The manager said this match would be like a final and we had to win. Mission accomplished,” Galeno instructed CNN Portugal.
Royal Antwerp claimed a well-known 3-2 win over Barcelona as George Ilenikhena netted a stoppage-time winner.
The Belgians twice led courtesy of objectives from Arthur Vermeeren and Vincent Janssen however Barcelona replied via Ferran Torres and Marc Guiu, who appeared to have salvaged a draw earlier than Ilenikhena’s heroics.
City make clear sweep
Manchester City turned simply the second English membership to win all six Champions League group stage video games with a 3-2 victory at Red Star Belgrade.
Twenty-year-old Micah Hamilton and Oscar Bobb scored their first objectives for the membership earlier than Hwang In-beom pulled a aim again for the Serbian champions.
Kalvin Phillips scored his first City aim with a late penalty as Aleksandar Katai struck a comfort for Red Star in added time.
Defending champions City had already wrapped up high spot in Group G forward of RB Leipzig, who received 2-1 at dwelling to Switzerland’s Young Boys.
Benjamin Sesko and Emil Forsberg bought the objectives for Leipzig both aspect of Ebrima Colley’s equalizer in a frenetic five-minute spell within the second half.
Atletico sealed first place in Group E as Antoine Griezmann and Samuel Lino struck in a 2-0 victory over runners-up Lazio.
Celtic ended a 15-game winless streak within the group stage with Gustaf Lagerbielke’s late header incomes Brendan Rodgers’ staff a 2-1 victory over Feyenoord.
Luis Palma’s first-half penalty put the Scots on high however their barren run appeared destined to proceed when Yankuba Minteh levelled with eight minutes left.
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