What Happened
Holders Paris St-Germain (PSG) secured a place in the last 16 of the Champions League by defeating 10-man Monaco. The match saw Monaco take an early lead just before half-time, with Maghnes Akliouche scoring from a pass by Mamadou Coulibaly. However, the game shifted dramatically when Coulibaly was sent off for a second yellow card shortly after the hour mark.
Why It Matters
Following Coulibaly’s dismissal, PSG quickly equalized through Marquinhos, who scored from a low cross by Désiré Doué. The momentum swung further in PSG’s favor when Georgia winger Kvaratskhelia added a second goal in the 66th minute, capitalizing on a rebound from Monaco’s goalkeeper Philipp Kohn. Although Jordan Teze managed to score a consolation goal for Monaco in stoppage time, the defeat marked a significant setback for the team.
What’s Next
With this victory, PSG advances to the knockout stage of the Champions League, where they will face either Chelsea or Barcelona. The draw for the next round is scheduled for Friday at 11:00 GMT, providing PSG with an opportunity to continue their title defense.
