UEFA Champions League Round of 32
Monaco 2 - 3 FT Paris Saint Germain
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
1' F. Balogun (A. Golovin)
18' F. Balogun (M. Akliouche)
21' W. Faes
Vitinha (Vitinha) 22'
↓ O. Dembele ↑D. Doue 27'
D. Doue (B. Barcola) 29'
29' D. Zakaria
A. Hakimi (D. Doue) 41'
HT
48' A. Golovin
58' ↓ M. Akliouche ↑K. Diatta
D. Doue (W. Zaire-Emery) 67'
↓ K. Kvaratskhelia ↑Lee Kang-In 69'
70' ↓ Vanderson ↑A. Bamba
70' ↓ S. Adingra ↑M. Coulibaly
↓ B. Barcola ↑G. Ramos 81'
83' ↓ F. Balogun ↑M. Biereth
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Monaco
Goalkeepers
Philipp Köhn 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
5
Saves
7.5
Rating
Defenders
Vanderson 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Jordan Teze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wout Faes 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Caio Henrique 
GHOST
16
Actions
16
Actions
91
Minutes
6.2
Rating
Midfielders
Lamine Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denis Zakaria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maghnes Akliouche 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Aleksandr Golovin
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Simon Adingra 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Folarin Balogun 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8
Rating
BENCH
Yann Lienard 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jules Stawiecki
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Krépin Diatta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aladji Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilane Touré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stanis Idumbo Muzambo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Nibombe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mika Biereth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paris Saint Germain
Goalkeepers
Matvey Safonov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Achraf Hakimi 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Marquinhos 
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
92
Passes
1
Duels
Willian Pacho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nuno Mendes 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
75%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Warren Zaïre-Emery
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Vitinha
MAGNET
115
Activity
115
Activity
108
Passes
7
Duels
João Neves
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
81
Passes
8
Duels
Forwards
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
MAGNET
58
Activity
58
Activity
49
Passes
9
Duels
Ousmane Dembélé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
27
Entry
Bradley Barcola
MAGNET
53
Activity
53
Activity
41
Passes
12
Duels
BENCH
Lucas Chevalier
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Renato Marin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lucas Beraldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilya Zabarnyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kang-in Lee 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Dro Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Désiré Doué
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.9
Rating
Gonçalo Ramos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Mbaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/02/2026 | Paris Saint Germain | 2 - 2 | Monaco | UEFA Champions League | Parc des Princes |
| 17/02/2026 | Monaco | 2 - 3 | Paris Saint Germain | UEFA Champions League | Stade Louis II |
| 29/11/2025 | Monaco | 1 - 0 | Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis II |
| 07/02/2025 | Paris Saint Germain | 4 - 1 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Parc des Princes |
| 05/01/2025 | Paris Saint Germain | 1 - 0 | Monaco | Trophée des Champions | Stadium 974 |
| 18/12/2024 | Monaco | 2 - 4 | Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis-II |
| 01/03/2024 | Monaco | 0 - 0 | Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis-II |
| 24/11/2023 | Paris Saint Germain | 5 - 2 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Parc des Princes |
| 11/02/2023 | Monaco | 3 - 1 | Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis II |
| 28/08/2022 | Paris Saint Germain | 1 - 1 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Parc des Princes |
25/02/2026
17/02/2026
29/11/2025
07/02/2025
05/01/2025
18/12/2024
01/03/2024
24/11/2023
11/02/2023
28/08/2022
Monaco Win
Paris Saint Germain Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Balogun's Early Storm Eclipsed by Doue's Super-Sub Brilliance
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. This was a heavyweight Champions League collision where a moment of madness from Monaco completely erased a masterclass in clinical counter-attacking.
The Blitz Opening
Monaco didn't just start fast; they exploded. Before the crowd at Stade Louis II had even settled, F. Balogun found the net in the opening minute, a goal that left the visitors visibly rattled. The Balance of the match swung heavily toward the hosts as they exploited gaps in the Parisian backline with surgical precision. When Balogun doubled his tally in the 18th minute after a slick feed from A. Golovin, the Principality side looked untouchable. The Intensity rating was off the charts as Monaco’s high press forced uncharacteristic errors from the reigning French champions. At 2-0 down, the visitors looked lost, but a high-stakes knockout tie is never decided in twenty minutes.
The Red Mist
The momentum began to shift with a chaotic flurry of events midway through the first half. Paris Saint Germain missed a golden chance to respond when Vitinha saw his penalty saved by a sprawling Philipp Köhn, but the introduction of D. Doue as a substitute changed the tactical landscape. Doue struck in the 29th minute to halve the deficit, but the true turning point arrived just after the interval. A reckless challenge from Golovin resulted in a straight red card in the 48th minute, leaving Monaco to defend their territory with ten men. The Stakes were suddenly raised to a breaking point; Monaco abandoned their attacking shape for a desperate low block, inviting a relentless siege from a hungry Parisian side.
The Parisian Siege
With an extra man, PSG dominated possession, controlling a staggering 80% of the ball. They turned the final third into a shooting gallery, peppering Köhn’s goal with 27 total attempts. The Intensity of the Parisian pressure finally paid off when D. Doue found his second of the night, sealing a remarkable 3-2 comeback victory. While Monaco showed immense grit to stay in the fight, the numerical disadvantage proved insurmountable against a side with such individual quality. Our take is that Monaco’s lack of discipline cost them a historic win, while PSG’s persistence in the face of adversity keeps their European dreams firmly alive. The 34-shot total between both sides tells the story of a match that refused to sit still.
Key Questions
How did the red card for A. Golovin impact the match?
The dismissal forced Monaco into a deep defensive shell, surrendering 80% possession and allowing PSG to launch a 27-shot barrage to complete the comeback.
Was the penalty miss by Désiré Doué the turning point?
Vitinha actually missed the penalty, which briefly kept Monaco in the lead, but the true turning point was Golovin's red card early in the second half.
What made Désiré Doué the Man of the Match?
Doue was lethal after coming on, scoring two crucial goals and creating four key passes to dismantle the Monaco defence under immense pressure.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Domestic Duel on the Continental Stage
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. This Round of 32 clash transforms a classic French rivalry into a high-stakes European survival match where only one powerhouse can continue their journey.
The Setup
As the lights dim at the Stade Louis II on February 17, 2026, the familiar tension of a French title rivalry takes on a continental edge. Paris Saint Germain enters this knockout tie with a perfect Stars rating of 10.0, reflecting a squad brimming with world-class talent. While their recent domestic Form has been a mix of highs and lows (LDWLW), their 50% away win rate in Europe suggests they travel with confidence. Monaco, currently sitting lower in the standings, will lean on the attacking instincts of Folarin Balogun to disrupt a PSG side that has occasionally struggled with defensive Balance this season.
Key Battle
The outcome hinges on the duel between Monaco’s clinical finisher Folarin Balogun and PSG’s midfield maestro Vitinha. While Balogun has found the net three times in his last five outings, proving he can exploit the slightest gap, Vitinha has been the orchestrator of the Parisian machine. Vitinha’s ability to dictate tempo and arrive late in the box makes him the primary threat Monaco’s backline must neutralize to keep this tie alive.
Our Prediction
The statistical Stakes favor the visitors, with PSG holding a 61.2% probability of victory. Expect Monaco to start aggressively, looking to utilize Jordan Teze’s defensive stability to launch counter-attacks. However, the sheer creative volume from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and the clinical edge of PSG’s midfield should eventually overwhelm the hosts. We anticipate a 1-3 scoreline, with PSG seizing control in the second half to take a commanding lead into the next phase.