Newcastle and Dortmund are in Group F. And to everyone's surprise, Newcastle are now at the top of the points table. This team is the most inexperienced of the Group F teams. But the way they performed in both the matches is absolutely commendable. They beat big teams like PSG 4-1. I think we will see Newcastle in the knockout round.
Newcastle are first but after all the points difference are only 3 between all the four teams so every round might switch the ranking.
Next game will be between Dortmund and Newcastle while PSG will face Ac Milan.
Newcastle and PSG are favourite according to bookies. I find both matches as hard and interesting. Dortmund and Ac Milan are good teams and they could win in their games. I think Newcastle could win or get a draw while Milan and PSG will get a draw.
Maybe I will bet, Newcastle can win against Dortmund, and PSG will win against AC Milan. Indeed, Group F is very interesting, all the teams are strong in their respective leagues. But in my opinion it will really determine the 3rd and 4th matches later. Because everyone will face each other and visit their respective cages. Maximum points are only at the opponent's home ground. Whoever is able to take points at their opponent's home ground, let alone up to three points taken at home, is the one who will qualify for the group stage. Namely anyone who is able to get three points at home to their opponent.
I am quite optimistic that at least Newcastle will secure second place in the group phase, but surprises could come, the group phase is still quite long, it will be interesting to see Newcastle's progress in the UCL. Because for me, Newcastle is used to facing tough competition in the Premier League, so fighting clubs like Dortmund, Milan and PSG is not difficult. IMO