

Monaco


Paris Saint-Germain
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1.19
Expected Goals (xG)
2.28
Passing by
143 (73%)
Accurate passes
705 (92%)
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trainer
Sebastian Pocognoli
39
G
Matvey Safonov
6.3
25
d
Nuno Mendes
6.2
51
d
Willian Pacho
6.9
5
d
Marquinhos (C)
6.7
d
Ashraf Hakimi
41′
87
m
João Neves
6.9
m
Vitinha
m
Warren Zaire-Emery
F
Bradley Barcola
10
F
Ousmane Dembélé
6.6
7
F
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
7.5

UEFA Champions League Ranking – UEFA Champions League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (Play Off: Round of 16)
- Promotion – Champions League (Play Off: Round of 16)
Paris Saint-Germain staged a remarkable comeback at the Stade Louis II, overturning an early two-goal deficit to defeat Monaco 3-2 in a thrilling UEFA Champions League match.
Désiré Doué emerged as PSG’s hero, scoring twice to spark their stunning comeback on 17 February 2026. There was a lot at stake in this group stage clash between the French rivals.
The party burst into life. Folarin Balogun scored for Monaco just one minute after Aleksandr Golovin’s pass. He then doubled Monaco’s lead in the 18th minute after a smart assist from Maghnes Akliouche.
However, the tide quickly turned. Monaco’s Warren Faes was shown a yellow card in the 21st minute. Vitinha’s penalty for PSG in the 22nd minute was brilliantly saved by goalkeeper Philipp Köhn, denying an immediate equaliser.
PSG quickly stepped up their attack. Désiré Doué equalized in the 29th minute, latching on to Bradley Barcola’s pass. Achraf Hakimi completed a dramatic first-half turnaround in the 41st minute, with Doué assisting, to give PSG a crucial 3-2 lead.
Monaco, having started so brightly, found their commanding lead evaporate. Coach Adi Hütter faced a difficult regrouping task. PSG looked to capitalize on their psychological advantage.
Monaco’s challenge became more difficult after the restart. Aleksandr Golovin was shown a straight red card in the 48th minute for a serious foul, reducing the home side to ten men. This crucial moment severely hampered Monaco’s hopes of a comeback.
PSG took advantage of the numerical superiority. Désiré Doué secured his brace and the winning goal in the 67th minute, finishing confidently with an assist from Warren Zaïre-Emery. PSG firmly controlled the rest of the match.
Paris Saint-Germain controlled possession with an overwhelming 80% to Monaco’s 20%. They recorded a total of 27 shots (8 on target), while Monaco managed 7 (4 on target). PSG’s xG stood at 2.28, Monaco’s at 1.19. Goalkeeper Philipp Köhn made 5 crucial saves for Monaco.
This win consolidates PSG’s position at the top of their Champions League group. For Monaco, despite early heroics, the defeat leaves an uphill battle to progress. The first red card was decisive in their unfortunate defeat.

