Paris Saint-Germain vs Monaco: Champions League Playoff Second Leg Live Tonight — PSG Lead 3-2 on Aggregate
Paris Saint-Germain vs Monaco is a high-voltage all-French affair kicking off at 3:00 PM ET Wednesday, February 25, at Parc des Princes in Paris. PSG hold a 3-2 aggregate lead from a dramatic first leg comeback and are heavy favorites to advance to the UEFA Champions League round of 16. Monaco arrive desperate, undermanned, and needing an upset to stay alive.
First Leg Recap: Doué Sparked a PSG Comeback
The first leg at Stade Louis II ended Monaco 2, Paris Saint-Germain 3 in a breathless contest. Folarin Balogun struck twice for Monaco in the first half — in the 1st and 18th minutes — to give the hosts a shock lead. PSG fought back through Désiré Doué at 29', Achraf Hakimi at 41', and Doué again at 67'. Aleksandr Golovin pulled one back for Monaco at 48' to keep the tie alive heading to Paris.
Doué replaced the injured Ousmane Dembélé and sparked PSG's remarkable comeback victory. The 20-year-old Frenchman was the standout player of the first leg and is expected to start again tonight.
Confirmed Starting Lineups: Paris Saint-Germain vs Monaco
Paris Saint-Germain line up tonight as follows: Safonov in goal; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, and Nuno Mendes in defense; Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, and João Neves in midfield; Kvaratskhelia, Doué, and Barcola in attack. Monaco counter with Köhn in goal; Kehrer, Zakaria, and Faes at the back; Vanderson, Camara, Bamba, and Caio Henrique across the midfield band; and Akliouche, Balogun, and Coulibaly up front.
Note that Gonçalo Ramos drops to the PSG bench, with Kvaratskhelia, Doué, and Barcola forming a fluid, fast-paced attacking trio for Luis Enrique.
Monaco's Injury Crisis Makes the Task Even Harder
Monaco are without first-choice goalkeeper Hradecky through injury, while Dier, Ouattara, and Salisu are also unavailable. Aleksandr Golovin, who scored in the first leg, is suspended for the second leg. The loss of Golovin in particular is a significant blow — he was Monaco's most creative player in the first leg and the absence of his direct ball-carrying and chance creation narrows their attacking options considerably tonight.
What Each Team Needs to Advance
PSG simply need to avoid losing by two or more goals. A draw, a single-goal Monaco win, or any PSG score advances the defending champions. Monaco arrives with a slight disadvantage and will try to equalize from the opening minutes. Luis Enrique acknowledged the danger: "Monaco has nothing to lose. We must be aware that there will be difficult moments."
Monaco traditionally struggle away in the Champions League — in recent seasons they conceded heavily on the road, including six goals against Real Madrid and four against Brugge. That makes their task in Paris extremely tough.
PSG's Form and Home Record Favor Progression
PSG come into the match after a 3-0 Ligue 1 home win over Metz, with Doué, Barcola, and Gonçalo Ramos all among the goals. Monaco's most recent result was a 3-2 away win at Lens, with Balogun, Zakaria, and Ansu Fati scoring. Both sides arrive with momentum, but the Parc des Princes and the aggregate cushion give PSG a clear structural advantage.
Where to Watch Paris Saint-Germain vs Monaco Tonight
The PSG vs Monaco Champions League second leg is available to stream live in the United States via the Fox One App. Kick-off is at 3:00 PM ET. UK viewers can watch on TNT Sports and discovery+. The winner of tonight's Paris Saint-Germain vs Monaco tie will advance to the round of 16 draw, which takes place on Friday.
