Paris Saint Germain vs Monaco Highlights and Match Report

UEFA Champions League
8:00 PMFebruary 25, 2026
Spherical of 32

Paris Saint Germain*2 – 2
HT:(0 – 1)
Combination:(5 – 4)

MonacoParc des Princes
Referee: Istvan Kovacs, Romania


Paris Saint Germain


Monaco
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2.13
Anticipated objectives (xG)
1.16
Passing
660 (93%)
Correct passes
208 (78%)
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39
G
Matvey Safonov
25
D
Nuno Mendes
51
D
Willian Pacho
D
Marquinhos (C)
60′
D
Achraf Hakimi
87
M
João Neves
17
M
Vitinha
33
M
Warren Zaïre-Emery
29
F
Bradley Barcola
F
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
66′
F
Désiré Doué
16
G
Philipp Köhn
25
D
Wout Faes
D
Denis Zakaria (C)
5
D
Thilo Kehrer
12
M
Caio Henrique
23
M
Aladji Bamba
15
M
Lamine Camara
M
Vanderson
F
Maghnes Akliouche
45′
9
F
Folarin Balogun
Coach
Sebastien Pocognoli

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Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
- Promotion – Champions League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)
Ten-man Monaco shocked Paris Saint Germain with a dramatic injury-time equalizer, securing a hard-fought 2-2 draw of their UEFA Champions League conflict on the Parc des Princes.
Paris Saint Germain surrendered a two-goal lead in an exhilarating UEFA Champions League encounter, drawing 2-2 with a resilient Monaco aspect. Jordan Teze grabbed a dramatic injury-time equalizer, silencing the Parc des Princes crowd in a match full of twists.
Coming into this significant Group Stage fixture, Paris Saint Germain aimed to construct on their sturdy begin within the competitors. Monaco, regardless of a difficult group marketing campaign, arrived with latest resilience, having drawn three of their final 5 European outings.
The primary half noticed Paris Saint Germain dominate possession, controlling 73% of the ball. Nevertheless, they struggled to transform their management into clear-cut probabilities towards a disciplined Monaco protection.
Monaco, regardless of their defensive setup, posed a menace on the counter-attack. The match noticed its first main incident within the twenty fourth minute when Monaco’s Denis Zakaria obtained a yellow card for a cynical foul.
Simply earlier than the break, Monaco delivered a shock. Within the forty fifth minute, Maghnes Akliouche fired residence after an incisive move from M. Coulibaly. This gave the guests a shocking 1-0 lead at halftime.
PSG confronted an surprising problem on the interval. Coach Luis Enrique probably demanded extra attacking urgency and composure from his star-studded squad to overturn the deficit.
The second half started with instant drama. Monaco’s M. Coulibaly, already on a yellow card from the fifty fifth minute, obtained a second reserving for roughing simply three minutes later. This led to a purple card within the 58th minute, leaving Monaco with ten males.
The numerical benefit rapidly paid dividends for PSG. Captain Marquinhos guided residence an equalizer within the sixtieth minute, assisted by Désiré Doué. The Parc des Princes erupted as PSG pushed for a winner.
The turnaround was accomplished simply six minutes later. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a relentless menace, slotted residence within the 66th minute following a superb help from Achraf Hakimi. PSG regarded set to say all three factors.
Nevertheless, the ten males of Monaco refused to yield. Within the first minute of stoppage time, substitute Jordan Teze scored a dramatic equalizer, sending the away bench into raptures. Monaco managed to carry on regardless of two extra late bookings for S. Nibombe and S. Pocognoli.
Regardless of their numerical drawback for a lot of the second half, Monaco displayed unbelievable resilience. PSG completed with 73% possession and 21 complete photographs, however solely 6 heading in the right direction. Monaco, with 27% possession, managed 10 photographs, with 4 hitting the goal, and out-performed their 1.16 anticipated objectives (xG).
This draw leaves Paris Saint Germain annoyed, lacking a possibility to climb larger within the group standings and solidify their place. Monaco, however, will have fun an important level away from residence, boosting their confidence for future Champions League encounters.

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