PSG 2-2 Monaco, UEFA Champions League: Defending Champs Enter Round Of 16 With Second-Leg Draw

Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain entered the UEFA Champions League round of 16, but only after narrowly getting past Monaco (5-4 on aggregate) on Wednesday (February 25, 2026). PSG survived an early scare in the second leg to advance out of the playoffs for a second straight season. Protecting a 3-2 lead from the previous week, the holders went behind to Maghnes Akliouche's 45th-minute goal but were then boosted by a red card to Monaco's Mamadou Coulibaly in the 58th. Goals by Marquinhos and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia put PSG in front in the game. Jordan Teze’s stoppage-time equalizer came too late for Monaco.

Updated on: 26 February 2026 12:28 pm

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Paris Saint-Germain players celebrate after a Champions League second leg playoff soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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PSG's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia celebrates after scoring during a Champions League second leg playoff soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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Paris Saint-Germain players celebrate after a goal during a Champions League second leg playoff soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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PSG's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.left, and Marquinhos hug after a goal during a Champions League second leg playoff soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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Monaco players celebrate after a goal during a Champions League second leg playoff soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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PSG's head coach Luis Enrique gives instructions during a Champions League second leg playoff soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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Monaco's Vanderson tackles PSG's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia during a Champions League second leg playoff soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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PSG's Desire Doue passes the ball during a Champions League second leg playoff soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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PSG's Marquinhos guards Monaco's Folarin Balogun during a Champions League second leg playoff soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler

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PSG's Bradley Barcola shoots during a Champions League second leg playoff soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco in Paris. | Photo: AP/Michel Euler