Psg Vs Monaco: PSG 2-2 Monaco (5-4 agg) — Champions League holders reach last 16 after late response
PSG avoided a late scare to progress to the Champions League last 16 after a 2-2 draw with 10-man Monaco, winning 5-4 on aggregate. Psg Vs Monaco produced a tense match in which Maghnes Akliouche opened the scoring, Mamadou Coulibaly was sent off after two bookings in three minutes, Marquinhos and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia replied for PSG, and Jordan Teze scored a stoppage-time consolation as the holders advanced.
Psg Vs Monaco: Key moments
Monaco took the lead just before half-time when Mamadou Coulibaly threaded a pass to Maghnes Akliouche, who converted a first-time finish into the bottom corner the post. Earlier in the half Akliouche had played a dangerous ball into the box and Coulibaly later saw an effort sail high over the bar.
How the game unfolded
Early pressure included a headed chance in the opening period when Thilo Kehrer came very close to opening the scoring for Monaco, heading just wide as the away side sought an early breakthrough. The match narrative shifted around the hour mark, when Coulibaly, already on a yellow card received three minutes earlier, was shown a second yellow and sent off for a tackle on Achraf Hakimi.
Turning point — Coulibaly's red card and PSG response
The sending-off proved decisive. PSG levelled almost immediately, with Marquinhos slotting home from Desire Doue's low cross. The visitors then took control when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the Georgia winger, struck in the 66th minute from close range after Achraf Hakimi's low effort had been parried into his path by Monaco goalkeeper Philipp Kohn.
Late reaction and final moments
Monaco did not go quietly: Jordan Teze found the bottom corner in stoppage time, but the goal was a consolation as PSG held on to progress. The match finished 2-2 on the night and 5-4 on aggregate, allowing the holders to advance to the last 16.
What comes next
The holders will face either Chelsea or Barcelona in the next round and will discover their opponents in the knockout draw on Friday at 11: 00 GMT. Highlights of every Champions League game will be available from 22: 00 on Wednesday on the broadcaster's streaming service and on the tournament coverage website and app. There will also be a Champions League Match of the Day broadcast on Wednesday from 22: 40 to 00: 00.
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All facts in this report are drawn from the match summary: Maghnes Akliouche opened the scoring for Monaco; Mamadou Coulibaly was shown two yellow cards in three minutes and sent off; Marquinhos and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored for PSG soon after the red card; and Jordan Teze scored a stoppage-time consolation as the holders advanced.
