UEFA Champions League Round of 32
Paris Saint Germain 2 - 2 FT Monaco
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
D. Zakaria 24'
M. Akliouche (M. Coulibaly) 45'
HT
Vanderson 48'
M. Coulibaly 55'
M. Coulibaly 58'
M. Coulibaly 58'
60' Marquinhos (D. Doue)
↓ A. Bamba ↑J. Teze 62'
66' K. Kvaratskhelia (A. Hakimi)
69' ↓ B. Barcola ↑Lee Kang-In
↓ F. Balogun ↑M. Biereth 74'
↓ M. Akliouche ↑S. Adingra 74'
↓ D. Zakaria ↑C. Mawissa 74'
80' ↓ N. Mendes ↑L. Hernandez
87' ↓ W. Zaire-Emery ↑D. Fernandez
88' ↓ D. Doue ↑G. Ramos
J. Teze 90'+1
↓ Vanderson ↑S. Nibombe 90'+4
S. Nibombe 90'+4
S. Pocognoli 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Paris Saint Germain
Goalkeepers
Matvey Safonov 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Achraf Hakimi 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
71%
Pass Acc
Marquinhos 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Willian Pacho 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Nuno Mendes
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Warren Zaïre-Emery 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
51%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Vitinha 
MAGNET
123
Activity
123
Activity
121
Passes
2
Duels
João Neves 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Désiré Doué
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Bradley Barcola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
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
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kang-in Lee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dro Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonçalo Ramos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Mbaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Monaco
Goalkeepers
Philipp Köhn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Thilo Kehrer
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Denis Zakaria 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
4
Blocks
Wout Faes
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Vanderson
NPC
92
Minutes
92
Minutes
24%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Mamadou Coulibaly 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
4
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Aladji Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Lamine Camara 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Caio Henrique 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
7
Duels Won
88%
Win %
Forwards
Maghnes Akliouche
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Folarin Balogun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
BENCH
Jules Stawiecki
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yann Lienard
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jordan Teze 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Christian Mawissa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
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
Simon Adingra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mika Biereth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ansu Fati
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
Paris Saint Germain Win
Monaco Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Parisians Scrape Through After Monaco Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A breathless night at the Parc des Princes saw Paris Saint Germain barely survive a ten-man Monaco comeback to advance 5-4 on aggregate in this Champions League knockout tie.
The Setup: Possession Without Precision
Holding a slender 3-2 lead from the first leg, Paris Saint Germain entered their home turf looking to dictate the tempo. They dominated possession with a suffocating 73%, forcing the visitors to retreat into a deep defensive shell. However, the Intensity was strangely one-sided; while PSG moved the ball with 93% accuracy, they lacked the killer instinct to put the tie to bed early. Nuno Mendes was a constant outlet on the flank, yet the final ball often eluded the Parisian frontline. Just as the half seemed destined to end goalless, Maghnes Akliouche silenced the home crowd in the 45th minute, finishing a clinical counter-attack to level the aggregate score and set the stage for a chaotic second half.
The Pivot: A Moment of Madness
The match swung violently on its axis in the 58th minute when M. Coulibaly was shown a straight red card for a rough challenge. With the Stakes at an all-time high, the dismissal felt like a death sentence for the visitors. PSG capitalized almost instantly. Just two minutes after the red card, Désiré Doué turned creator, delivering a precise ball for Marquinhos to restore the aggregate lead. The momentum had shifted entirely. By the 66th minute, K. Kvaratskhelia found the net after good work from A. Hakimi, putting the hosts 5-3 up on aggregate. At that moment, the Balance of the tie seemed firmly in Parisian hands, as they looked poised to cruise toward the final whistle against a depleted opponent.
Resolution: The Late Scare
Despite being a man down, the Upset Factor remained alive until the very last second. Monaco refused to capitulate, throwing caution to the wind in the closing stages. A barrage of shots turned the match into a shooting gallery, and in the 90th minute, substitute J. Teze struck a dramatic equalizer to make it 2-2 on the night. The Parc des Princes was gripped by a palpable sense of dread as Monaco searched for one more goal to force extra time. However, time ran out for the Principality club. PSG managed to clear their lines through the final seconds of added time, securing their progression by the narrowest of margins. It was a victory for the hosts, but the defensive fragility shown in the final moments will surely haunt them in the rounds to come.
Key Questions
How did the red card for M. Coulibaly impact the match?
It initially allowed PSG to score twice and take control, but it also forced Monaco into a desperate, high-risk attacking approach that nearly worked.
How did Monaco pull off this shock result?
Monaco were hyper-efficient, scoring twice from just four shots on target despite having only 27% possession against a dominant PSG side.
Did Paris Saint Germain deserve the late equalizer?
PSG conceded the late goal due to defensive complacency, failing to kill off a ten-man side despite dominating the statistical shot count 21-10.
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 Continental Clash with Domestic Fire
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. This isn't just a knockout tie; it's a battle for French supremacy played out on the grandest stage in Europe.
The Setup
Paris Saint Germain enter this second leg at the Parc des Princes with a slender one-goal advantage. The 3-2 thriller in the opening leg showcased their offensive firepower but also exposed a shaky Balance in the back line, conceding twice to a persistent Monaco side. With a Stakes rating that is off the charts for this Round of 32 clash, there is zero margin for error. While Monaco's recent Form has been hit-or-miss, their ability to score on the road makes this "French Title Clash" narrative even more dangerous for the hosts.
Key Battle
The middle of the park will decide who dictates the tempo. Vitinha is the metronome for the Parisians, constantly looking to exploit gaps with his vision. He will be closed down by Mohammed Salisu, who must provide the defensive steel to prevent the aggregate lead from widening. If Salisu can't disrupt the service, the PSG front line will feast.
Our Verdict
Expect Paris Saint Germain to prioritize ball retention to frustrate the visitors. Monaco will likely find joy in transition through Folarin Balogun, but the sheer volume of Stars in the home side should see them through. We expect a high-intensity affair where PSG's individual quality settles the debate. Our take is a 3-1 home win that secures their spot in the next round.