The history, the stakes and the keys to the game! Check out the key stats ahead of the game between Newcastle United and Paris Saint-Germain on Matchday 2 of the 2023–2024 UEFA Champions League, this Wednesday at 21:00 CET at St James' Park.
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11 players have played for both teams: Hatem Ben Arfa, Yohan Cabaye, Sylvain Distin, Didier Domi, David Ginola, Alain Goma, Hélder, Fabrice Pancrate, Laurent Robert, David Rozehnal and Georginio Wijnaldum.
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On Wednesday night, Les Parisiens are set to play against an English side for the 28th time in European competition. Having faced Arsenal four times, Chelsea eight times, Liverpool four times, Manchester City seven times and Manchester United four times, Paris's competitive record against English clubs stands at eight wins, eight draws and 11 defeats.
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With 35 goals scored, Kylian Mbappé is Paris's top scorer in European competition, ahead of Edinson Cavani (30 goals scored).
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Paris Saint-Germain have scored at least one goal in their last 45 UEFA Champions League group matches since 3rd November 2015 (0-1 against Real Madrid).
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With 82 games played, Marquinhos has made the most European appearances of any Paris player.
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Newcastle are set to become the 86th different team that Paris Saint-Germain will have faced in all European competitions.
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Against Newcastle, Paris will be taking part in their 145th game in Europe's premier club competition, with their overall record currently sitting at 78 wins, 27 draws and 39 defeats.
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Newcastle are set to become the 214th different team that Les Rouge et Bleu will have faced in a competitive fixture since 1970.
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Paris will be playing their 257th European match, with a record of 134 wins, 57 draws and 65 defeats. Note: these figures include the European Supercup but not the Intertoto Cup.
