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Newcastle & PSV: Clash of UCL Titans!
21 Jan
Summary
- PSV won both previous meetings against Newcastle in 1997-98.
- Newcastle has won their last two Champions League home games.
- PSV boasts the best two goal/assist ratios among players with 90+ minutes.
The upcoming UEFA Champions League fixture pits Newcastle against PSV, marking their third historical clash in the competition. PSV secured victories in their 1997-98 group stage encounters, while Newcastle emerged victorious in their 2003-04 UEFA Cup quarter-final tie. Newcastle enters this match with confidence, having won their last two home games in the Champions League without conceding a goal. This defensive solidity at St James' Park is a recent development, contrasting with their earlier struggles.
PSV's recent form against English clubs shows improvement, with two wins in their last four UEFA Champions League games against them. Their attacking prowess is highlighted by exceptional player statistics; two PSV players hold the best goal or assist ratios in the competition for those with over 90 minutes played. This includes remarkable passing sequences leading to goals, demonstrating their creative and clinical approach to offense.
