Champions League: PSG in the ‘Group of Death’, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi Remains Positive

PSG has been drawn into a tough Champions League group consisting of Dortmund, Milan, and Newcastle, but Nasser Al-Khelaïfi maintains an optimistic outlook.*

In what can only be described as a challenging draw, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has found itself placed in a Champions League group that promises intense competition. Drawn alongside formidable opponents Dortmund, AC Milan, and Newcastle, PSG’s path to the knockout stages is undoubtedly strewn with obstacles. Notably, PSG managed to avoid the likes of Real Madrid and Porto, which would have further intensified the challenge.

Here’s a look at the groups for the Champions League:

– Group A: Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Copenhague, Galatasaray
– Group B: Seville, Arsenal, PSV Eindhoven, Lens
– Group C: Naples, Real Madrid, Braga, Union Berlin
– Group D: Benfica, Inter Milan, Salzburg, Real Sociedad
– Group E: Feyenoord, Atlético de Madrid, Lazio Rome, Celtic
– **Group F: PSG, Dortmund, AC Milan, Newcastle**
– Group G: Manchester City, Leipzig, Etoile Rouge Belgrade, Young Boys Berne
– Group H: FC Barcelona, FC Porto, Shakhtar Donetsk, Antwerp

While this group is undoubtedly a challenging one, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, the PSG president, maintains a positive perspective. Present at the Monaco draw event alongside Luis Campos, Al-Khelaïfi spoke with beIN Sports and shared his thoughts on the draw. « It’s tough, but it’s the same for everyone. Yes, it’s challenging, but it’s what we want, what we like – to play in big matches. We should take it positively. It will force the players and staff to be ready, to work harder. I sense that we have been on the right track for the last three matches. We want to progress. It’s motivation for everyone, but we have to take it step by step, » he affirmed.

Despite the fierce competition that awaits PSG, the club remains determined to excel in the Champions League. This challenging group will undoubtedly test the mettle of the team, but with a positive mindset and rigorous preparation, PSG aims to advance to the next stages of the competition.