Paris Saint Germain (PSG) vs Newcastle United Tickets

Both Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle United have left a modest mark on European football competitions. Each club boasts a pair of trophies, albeit from competitions that have faded into history.

Newcastle United clinched the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in the 1968/1969 season and secured the Intertoto Cup in 2006. Across the English Channel, PSG boasts a similar tally with a Cup Winners' Cup triumph in the 1995/1996 campaign and an Intertoto Cup victory in 2001.

PSG's recent UEFA Champions League final appearance in the 2020/21 season, although ending in a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich, underscores their ambition on the European stage. The Qatar-backed PSG has undeniably dominated domestic football since 2011, accumulating an array of top-tier talent and Ligue 1 titles. However, the UEFA Champions League trophy, which the owners crave, continues to elude them.

On Tyneside, a transformation occurred after Saudi investors took the helm at Newcastle United in 2021. Astute signings and renewed fortunes paved their way into the 2023/24 Champions League, marking a triumphant return after more than two decades on the sidelines.

Paris Saint-Germain vs Newcastle United Head to Head

Prior to the 2023/24 season, there had never been a competitive fixture between Newcastle United and PSG.

Brace yourselves for a captivating clash when these two footballing giants cross paths.

Paris Saint-Germain vs Newcastle United Connections

While competitive encounters may be scarce, the histories of Newcastle and PSG intertwine through notable players who have graced both clubs' colours. Since the beginning of the Premier League in 1992, Newcastle’s squad has often featured a substantial contingent of French talent.

Sold by PSG to Newcastle, talented wingers David Ginola and Laurent Robert dazzled the supporters and both etched their names into Newcastle folklore. The list of crossovers doesn't stop there.

Didier Domi, David Rozehnal, Alain Goma, Sylvain Distin, and Fabrice Pancrate all left the bright lights of Paris for Newcastle. More recently, Hatem Ben Arfa and Yohan Cabaye illuminated Newcastle's play, although they failed to replicate their Tyneside brilliance during short stints at PSG.

Adding to this interclub tale, Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is yet another player who has graced the pitch for both these illustrious teams.