Paris Saint-Germain take on\u00a0Borussia Dortmund\u00a0in Germany on Wednesday in their final group-stage game with more than just Champions League survival hanging in the balance.<\/p>\n
In Group F, the one that had all eyes on it when the draw was made, things could not be tighter as PSG, Newcastle and AC Milan all still have the chance to join already-qualified Dortmund in the knockout stages.<\/p>\n
A win for PSG would ensure them of not only qualifying but of topping the group as they currently sit second with seven points, three behind Dortmund and two ahead of Newcastle and Milan.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe most important thing is to focus on ourselves,\u201d said Paris coach Luis Enrique.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf we win, we\u2019re going to finish first, but even if we lose, we could go through to the next phase. It\u2019s so complicated, but I hope we can make it easier by winning.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the return fixture on matchday one, PSG\u2019s campaign got off to a flyer when Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi goals ensured a 2-0 win, giving them a better head-to-head record with the Germans should both sides finish the group level on points.<\/p>\n
Since then, they have been up-and-down and a humiliating 4-1 away defeat to Newcastle and a 2-1 loss at Milan were backed up by a 1-1 draw on matchday five against the English outfit.<\/p>\n
Although already assured of their place, the onus is still on Dortmund to avoid defeat if they wish to ensure top spot and a better draw for the next round.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to get first spot and avoid the crazy good teams. We don\u2019t want to go out in the round of 16,\u201d said Dortmund defender Mats Hummels.<\/p>\n
In the group\u2019s other game, Newcastle\u2019s first Champions League appearance in 20 years could end early when they host seven-times winners Milan, with both sides on five points and needing victory to have any hope of qualifying.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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