Newcastle are left to contend with a spot in the Champions League play-off round following a hard-fought 1-1 draw against European champions Paris Saint-Germain on their turf. This result sees Newcastle end the campaign in 12th place, paving the way for us to chart their journey through the Champions League knockout stages. This means Newcastle can only be paired with French side Monaco (21st) or Azerbaijani team Qarabag (22nd) in the play-off round. The Champions League play-off round is scheduled for February, with the first leg taking place on either February 17 or 18 and the second leg on February 25 or 26. Newcastle will play away in the first leg before hosting the return fixture at St James' Park in the second leg.

Source: Express January 28, 2026 22:39 UTC