Miguel Almiron gave Newcastle an early lead as he pounced on Gianluigi Donnarumma’s fine save from Alexander Isak’s strike. It was the Paraguayan’s third goal in his last three starts as he became the first player to score a Champions League goal for The Magpies since Alan Shearer.
After taking the lead, United pushed for a second against the Ligue 1 champions with Fabian Schar coming close from a clever corner routine.
Following a lengthy VAR check, Newcastle doubled their lead just before half-time as Dan Burn headed in from Bruno Guimaraes’ dinked cross.
It was the stuff of dreams for the Blyth-born defender and Newcastle as they went in two goals to the good.
Here are the half-time player ratings from the match...
9. Miguel Almiron - 8
Was a threat from the start, winning a free-kick in a dangerous area and firing over from the edge of the box before bouncing brilliantly to turn the opening goal. | Getty Images
10. Anthony Gordon - 7
Brought plenty of energy down the left and put PSG under pressure. Booked. | Getty Images
11. Alexander Isak - 7
His movement and trickery forced PSG’s defence to remain alert. His effort lead to Newcastle’s opener. | AFP via Getty Images
12. Elliot Anderson - 7
On for Tonali 65: Showed good footwork to break into the box, just couldn’t get a shot away. | AFP via Getty Images