What Happened
In a decisive match, holders Paris St-Germain (PSG) defeated 10-man Monaco to secure their place in the last 16 of the Champions League. Monaco initially took the lead just before half-time with a goal from Maghnes Akliouche, who found the bottom corner after a pass from Mamadou Coulibaly. However, the game shifted dramatically when Coulibaly was sent off for a second yellow card shortly after the hour mark.
Why It Matters
PSG quickly equalized through Marquinhos, who scored from a low cross by Désiré Doué. The match was sealed in the 66th minute when Georgia winger Kvaratskhelia scored after a parry from Monaco’s goalkeeper, Philipp Kohn. Although Jordan Teze scored a consolation goal for Monaco in stoppage time, the defeat means they are eliminated from the tournament.
What’s Next
With this victory, PSG advances to the knockout stage, where they will face either Chelsea or Barcelona. The draw for the next round will take place on Friday at 11:00 GMT, providing PSG with an opportunity to continue their title defense.
