AC Milan secured three crucial points in their game against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday evening and thus increased their chances of reaching the UCL Round of 16. Taking a look at the standings, the situation is a lot better than before the round
The win against the French side brought Stefano Pioli’s men back into the race and now they have everything in their own hands. With two wins from the final two games, they would reach the Round of 16, but there are also a few other options.
Taking a look at the standings in Group F, also labelled as the ‘group of the death’, only three points separate fourth from first, meaning a lot can still happen. For Milan, at least one win will be needed to make it through.
➤ Borussia Dortmund: 7 points
➤ PSG: 6 points
➤ AC Milan: 5 points
➤ Newcastle: 4 points
In the next round, Milan will take on Borussia Dortmund while PSG will face Newcastle at home. A win against the German side, as well as a win (or at least a draw) for PSG, would be the ideal outcome for the Rossoneri. Then, the group would look as follows ahead of the final round:
➤ PSG: 9 points
➤ AC Milan: 8 points
➤ Borussia Dortmund: 7 points
➤ Newcastle: 4 points
In the final round, taking on Newcastle, Milan would then have to match the result of Dortmund (who will face PSG) to secure qualification. But in broader terms: Milan more or less need to win the game against Dortmund, while a draw could be enough against Newcastle.
