Champions League: How many points does PSG need to be in the top 24?

This Tuesday evening (9 p.m.), RB Salzburg hosts Paris Saint-Germain for the sixth day of the league phase of the new Champions League. For this match, a victory is imperative for Luis Enrique's men, who is widely criticized for his choices. In the event of defeat, the Parisians lose their chance of being among the 24 teams sought to compete in the play-offs.

PSG not yet completely eliminated

Paris Saint-Germain is not thrilling its supporters this season. Author of four small points in five Champions League outings, the Ile-de-France club only won one match against Girona (1-0) with a CSC goal. The Parisians drew against PSV Eindhoven (1-1) and lost against Arsenal (2-0), against Atlético de Madrid (1-2) and against Bayern Munich (1-0). With its 4 points, PSG is 25^e in the standings, and is virtually eliminated from the competition, with UEFA only looking for the top 24. Not yet completely out of the race, Paris must indeed win against the Austrians on Tuesday evening, to hope to make good outings during the remaining days against Manchester City and Stuttgart.

According to the projections of the statistics site Football Meets DataParis Saint-Germain needs 11 points to ensure they finish in the top 24 and hope to play in the play-offs and then dream of qualifying for the round of 16. With this number of points, the Ile-de-France team would be 99.8% assured of having a place in the top 24. Paris would also be very well on board with 10 points (87%). However, it would be more complicated with 9 (46%), and 8 (11%). A victory is therefore imperative this evening so as not to complicate life. Paris must therefore win two matches and draw to be out of danger.

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