PSG captain Marquinhos equalized from the ensuing free kick and then six minutes later Kvaratskhelia put PSG 2-1 up and in command. Jordan Teze 's stoppage-time equalizer came too late for Monaco.

The defending champions are the favorites, but Balogun has been it his best in big Champions League moments this season

The situation should also set up well for PSG to display its defensive prowess. Monaco loves to play high-event soccer, trading chances at both ends of the pitch, but Les Monégasques will know that one goal for PSG likely ends their Champions League dreams. A more pragmatic approach will be required, which should slow this match down to a crawl.

The holders are targeting a comfortable progression into the round of 16.

Holders Paris St-Germain beat 10-man Monaco to advance to the last 16 of the Champions League. Monaco went ahead just before half-time when Mamadou Coulibaly threaded a ball through to Maghnes Akliouche who found the bottom corner of the net with a first-time finish which went in via the post.

PSG will square off with Monaco in the second leg of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs. Here’s everything you need to know about kickoff times, plus how to watch the match live on TV or stream it in the United States.

PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique may be unsure how to approach the second leg of the Champions League playoff against Monaco on Wednesday. Although PSG is 3-2 ahead, protecting leads is not his style.

For the second leg of their Champions League playoff, Paris Saint-Germain hosted AS Monaco at the Parc des Princes and qualified after a 2-2 draw (5-4 on aggregate). Speaking to PSG TV, 21-year-old midfielder Joao Neves commented on the qualification.