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.

PSG hosts Monaco for the second leg of the knockout stage playoffs in the Champions League.

This Friday, as part of Matchday 25 of Ligue 1 2025-2026, Paris Saint-Germain faced AS Monaco at the Parc des Princes. Denis Zakaria, the 29-year-old Monaco midfielder, spoke to beIN SPORTS after Monaco’s 3-1 victory.

The UEFA Champions League knockout playoffs continue on Wednesday as PSG welcomes Monaco to the Parc des Princes.

In the UEFA Champions League play-off second leg, Paris had another scare early on, just like in the first leg, but this time Monaco’s Mamadou Coulibaly missed a sitter from a pass by Maghnes

Mamadou Coulibaly's red card cost his side dearly as Monaco drew 2-2 at defending champion Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of their Champions League playoff and went out 5-4 on aggregate.

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique may be unsure how to approach the second leg of the Champions League playoff against Monaco on Wednesday

Holders Paris St Germain reach the Champions League last 16 after a nervy 2-2 home draw with 10-man Monaco in the second leg of their knockout-round playoff, advancing 5-4 on aggregate.