Psg Vs Monaco: Second-leg preview as PSG defend 3-2 lead at Parc des Princes
psg vs monaco returns to Paris on Wednesday, Feb. 25, with Paris Saint-Germain defending a 3-2 first-leg lead at the Parc des Princes and kickoff set for 3 p. m. ET.
How the first leg unfolded
Monaco raced into a 2-0 lead inside the opening minutes of the first leg at the Stade Louis II, with Folarin Balogun scoring twice and PSG trailing by two just 18 minutes in. The visitors rallied to score three straight and claim a 3-2 away victory, a comeback that left Aleksandr Golovin sent off for Monaco during that game.
Psg Vs Monaco: Team news and likely changes
Desiré Doué, the substitute who turned the first leg, scored twice in that 3-2 comeback and opened the scoring again for PSG in their 3-0 Ligue 1 win at home against Metz on the weekend. Monaco carried momentum from their own comeback, beating Lens 3-2 away on Saturday.
Ousmane Dembélé is unavailable for the return leg, which opens the door for Gonçalo Ramos to retain a starting spot. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is a candidate to replace Bradley Barcola on the left, while PSG are without Fabián Ruiz (knee) and Senny Mayulu (calf). Vitinha, João Neves, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho and Nuno Mendes are poised for recalls after sitting out the Metz match.
Odds, scenarios and what a result means
PSG’s 3-2 advantage means a win or draw at the Parc des Princes will send the defending champions through to the round of 16. Market odds list Paris Saint-Germain as heavy favorites to advance, with FanDuel pricing PSG at -4500 to progress and -330 to win the second leg.
The immediate consequence is clear: a PSG victory or stalemate on Wednesday moves Luis Enrique’s side into the next stage, where they would face either Barcelona or Chelsea in the round of 16 should they complete the job on home soil.
How to watch in the U. S. and what to expect next
U. S. viewers can stream the match on Paramount Plus, which holds exclusive live English-language rights for the UEFA Champions League in the United States. The service is offering a multiview option that lets subscribers watch multiple matches simultaneously; its two main plans are listed at $8 a month for Essential and $13 a month for Premium, with a 30-day free trial and a 25% student discount available.
Kickoff on Wednesday, Feb. 25, is scheduled for 3 p. m. ET at the Parc des Princes. If PSG protect their 3-2 lead, they will advance to face either Barcelona or Chelsea in the next round.
