Newcastle United substitute Harvey Barnes spurned a late opportunity that denied his side a dramatic late victory in the French capital against Paris Saint-Germain in the Uefa Champions League.
In the end, both teams had to settle for a 1-1 draw, a result which saw PSG and Newcastle having to settle for a play-off place outside of the top eight.
Both Luis Enrique’s men and Eddie Howe’s charges finished the group stage on 14 points in 11th and 12th places respectively.
Magpies goalkeeper Nick Pope saved an early penalty but could do little to prevent the home side from going ahead moments after when Vitinha slotted home a stunning goal from the edge of the area.
PSG threatened to run riot in the first 20 minutes but Newcastle grew into the game and drew level on the stroke of half-time thanks to a well-timed run and confident header from Joe Willock.
The second half was an even affair, with Newcastle growing increasingly confident and, reinforced by three attacking substitutions, having the better chances.
Both sides had opportunities to steal a win that would have seen them finish in the top eight, none better than Barnes’ chance at the death, but in the end the honours were shared.
The two sides will learn who they face from Monaco or Qarabag when the
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