Tuesday, February 25, 2026 marks a crucial Champions League knockout playoff second leg at the Parc des Princes as PSG seek to eliminate Monaco and secure a 14th consecutive Last 16 appearance. After coming from two goals down to win 3-2 in the first leg—their first comeback from a two-goal deficit in the Champions League this century—PSG hold all the cards. Yet Monaco’s incredible resilience, especially their recent 3-2 comeback against Lens, suggests the Principality club won’t go quietly. This is European drama at its finest.
PSG vs Monaco Match Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, February 25, 2026 |
| Kickoff Time | 20:00 CET (14:00 ET / 11:00 AM PT) |
| Venue | Parc des Princes, Paris |
| Competition | UEFA Champions League Knockout Playoff (Leg 2) |
| First Leg Result | PSG 3-2 Monaco (PSG lead aggregate) |
| PSG Form | 4 straight CL knockout victories, unbeaten at home |
| Monaco Form | Fighting but facing elimination, limited away European form |
| H2H Record | PSG unbeaten in last 5 meetings at Parc des Princes, haven’t lost a one-off knockout to Monaco this century |
PSG’s Dominant Home Record: The Fortress
PSG are unbeaten in their last eight of nine competitive fixtures at the Parc des Princes, having won their last two Paris outings by a combined 8-0 margin. Luis Enrique’s men are in the zone—they’ve won four straight Champions League knockout matches, and their mentality is unshakeable.
Désir Doudé netted a brace in the opening leg while Achraf Hakimi scored in between, demonstrating PSG’s attacking threat remains lethal. If PSG score early, Monaco’s hopes evaporate instantly.
Monaco’s Desperate Mountain to Climb
Monaco have been eliminated in their last three two-legged Champions League ties and haven’t reached the Last 16 since Kylian Mbappé helped them reach the semi-finals in 2016-17. Yet there’s a glimmer: not since the 2017 round of 16 have they won a tie after losing the opening leg, erasing a 5-3 deficit against Manchester City to win 3-1 at home.
The problem? Only one of Monaco’s last five competitive away fixtures ended in victory, with them conceding a combined 12 goals in four Champions League away matches this season.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
PSG XI (Expected): Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Neves; Doudé, Ramos, Kvaratskhelia
Absences: Ousmane Dembélé and Senny Mayulu out with calf strains, Fabian Ruiz sidelined with a sore knee, Quentin Ndjantou Mbitcha unavailable due to hamstring strain
Monaco XI (Expected): Kohn; Vanderson, Teze, Kehrer, Henrique; Camara, Zakaria; Coulibaly, Fati, Adingra; Balogun
Absences: Paul Pogba, Mohammed Salisu, Takumi Minamino, and Lukas Hradecky out with knee injuries; Eric Dier and Christian Mawissa doubtful with hamstring strains; Aleksandr Golovin suspended
Match Prediction & Analysis
Why PSG Should Progress: Sports Mole’s prediction is PSG 2-0 Monaco (5-2 aggregate), citing that while Monaco fought valiantly in the first leg, PSG always find a way in must-win affairs and possess superior manpower.
Monaco’s Slim Path: Folarin Balogun scored a brace in the opening leg and netted again in their Lens comeback, showing he remains their danger man. If Balogun sparks early, anything becomes possible.
Our Verdict: PSG 2-0 Monaco—a professional disposal where PSG don’t take excessive risks but eliminate their rivals with clinical precision.
How to Watch PSG vs Monaco Live
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