Kieran Trippier insisted that "strong-minded" Tino Livramento was merely reminded how brilliant he has been for Newcastle United after the harsh penalty call in Paris.
The ex-Chelsea full-back saw the ball spin up off his chest and strike his arm in the dying stages at Parc des Princes as the Group F encounter ended 1-1. But he was instantly told that he had nothing to worry about after Polish ref Szymon Marciniak crumbled under pressure from protesting PSG players.
Trippier said in the direct aftermath of the game: "It is disappointing but we have to move on. I just try to enjoy football but I am tired of discussing these matters, whether good or bad.
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"Nothing can change it. The referee had the chance to go to the monitor, which he did, so I don't understand it.
"From my point of view it has come off his chest and on to his arm. I don't understand what his decision was even after the game.
"We tried to ask him. But we just have to move on and take it on the chin."
When asked how Livramento was dealing with the shocking decision, Trippier said: "Tino is fine, he is a strong kid who had an unbelievable game again. It is one of those where everybody knows it wasn't a penalty.
"Of course, it is disappointing because it was him in that moment. We said: 'Listen it wasn't a penalty so get it out of your head'. There are so many positives still to take. We didn't make one sub so it was 11 vs 16.
"The lads have given absolutely everything. We all just have to keep stepping up and giving everything for the team. We have to wait for players to come back from injury."
Newcastle go into the final Group F game with a chance of qualification for the last 16 and one hand on a Europa League spot. Trippier underlined the fine margins in the Champions League.
The full-back reflected: "The two games against Dortmund there was nothing really in either game. "We had our chances and opportunities in both games and at this level you need to be clinical. In those games we weren't. "In Paris we showed character and a real togetherness. The performance says everything about the team."
