Football is always full of surprises and regrets, and this season's Champions League is a prime example of this. Manchester United's performance this season has been embarrassing, and they have lost the opportunity to qualify from the start. Lost 0:1 to Bayern, such a result makes them have to face the embarrassing situation of being at the bottom of the group. A lot of people are criticizing it, but I don't think it's necessary. After all, every minute on the football field is indestructible.
Manchester United's performance in the first five rounds of the group stage was indeed unsatisfactory with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats. But with a little luck, it's entirely possible that they've won five in a row to qualify early. After all, injuries and squad run-ins are factors that cannot be ignored. But that's football, it's never going the way you think it is.
On the other hand, the situation in Group F is equally gripping. Newcastle and AC Milan are both facing the same dilemma as Manchester United. They need to beat their opponents while also looking at the faces of others. If PSG beat Borussia Dortmund, even if Newcastle or Milan win, they will have to play in the Europa League knockout play-offs.
Group F is known as the "Group of Death", but in fact, the teams in it are second-rate in the Champions League. Whoever qualifies and who goes out seems normal to me. Mbappe's Grand Paris has a star-studded base, but the results are mediocre. AC Milan has a long history, but it's a glorious past. Dortmund will struggle to overtake Bayern in the Bundesliga, let alone the Champions League. As for Newcastle, the return to the game is only financially strong.
The match between Newcastle and AC Milan was undoubtedly the highlight of the night. Newcastle have a clear home advantage and a stronger fighting spirit. Milan will need to beat Newcastle themselves and rely on Borussia Dort to beat Paris in order to qualify. Newcastle only need to beat Milan and see if Dort can draw at home to Paris.
At the end of the day, I think Newcastle will be the winner of this game. Their quality and home advantage should not be underestimated. As for Borussia Dortmund's clash with Paris Saint-Germain, Kylian Mbappe will be the key figure in deciding the match. This decisive battle will be the real focus.
Looking back at all this, football has given us so much passion and thinking. Although the results are disappointing at times, that's the beauty of football. It's always full of variables, and it's always full of anticipation. Even the Red Devils who ended the curtain are still the Manchester United that makes our blood boil. In the world of football, everything is possible and everything is worth looking forward to. Because on this field, everything never stops.