NewsChampions League UEFA Technical Observer Group explains why Newcastle star was player of the matchDan Burn returned to the team on Wednesday night, as Newcastle United took on PSG. However, Dan Burn answering his manager’s call and returning to the team for this huge Champions League clash. The Newcastle United captain named Player of the Match. With the UEFA Technical Observer Group explaining why: Newcastle captain Dan Burn has been named the Player of the Match. The UEFA Technical Observer Group said: “He showed real leadership and strength against a Paris side that were constantly trying to find spaces to exploit.