What Happened
In a thrilling encounter, holders Paris St-Germain defeated 10-man AS Monaco to secure their place in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League. The match took place at the Parc des Princes, where Monaco initially took the lead just before half-time. Mamadou Coulibaly assisted Maghnes Akliouche, who scored with a precise first-time finish that found the bottom corner of the net.
Why It Matters
The game shifted dramatically shortly after the hour mark when Coulibaly was sent off for a foul on Achraf Hakimi, receiving a second yellow card just three minutes after his first. This pivotal moment allowed PSG to equalize almost immediately, with Marquinhos scoring from a low cross by Desire Doue. Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia then secured the victory for PSG in the 66th minute, capitalizing on a rebound from Monaco goalkeeper Philipp Kohn.
What’s Next
Despite a late consolation goal from Jordan Teze in stoppage time, Monaco could not recover. PSG will now await the draw for the next round, where they will face either Chelsea or Barcelona, with the draw scheduled for Friday at 11:00 GMT.
