I didn't expect Newcastle United to end so badly, and they finished bottom of the group. Actually, I hope Newcastle United can qualify. Because of the match with Paris Saint-Germain, Newcastle United suffered a miscalculation, resulting in the three points in hand becoming one. I think Newcastle United, who have suffered injustice, can make up for their regrets if they can get compensation. However, there is no such causal relationship in football. Misjudgment can only be self-digested, and each game is brand new, and it can only be fought one game at a time.
In this match against AC Milan, Newcastle United played very well in the first half, completely overpowering AC Milan. However, it is a pity that only 1 goal was scored. Leading by one goal was full of too many variables, which led to AC Milan's counterattack in the second half. It can be said that it was the goalkeepers of both sides who decided the score of this game. Newcastle United had 8 shots on target while AC Milan had only 2 shots on target, and the score was 1-2!
Maignan was outstanding, making five saves. It was Maignan's consistent performance that kept AC Milan from collapsing. Newcastle United goalkeeper Dubravka didn't even make a single save. Newcastle United were also unlucky, with the main goalkeeper Nick Pope being injured in the game against Manchester United and missing four or five months, which had a big impact. And Dubravka didn't meet the standard of playing at all, but he had no choice but to play hard, and as a result, Newcastle United was poured 9 goals in 3 consecutive games, which is too rare. There is no doubt that the goalkeeper link has now become Newcastle United's biggest shortcoming. Newcastle United may consider bringing in David De Gea, who has nothing to do, otherwise there will be more tragedy.
Newcastle United are now riddled with injuries and will still have to fight on multiple fronts even if they are out of the Champions League, including the league, EFL Cup and FA Cup. Given the current situation and the stakes, Newcastle United still need to focus on the league and try to qualify for next season's European competition. As for the English League Cup and FA Cup, which are more frivolous, there is no need to pay too much attention to it, and there is no need to invest too many resources.