7M - Match Preview: Paris Saint-Germain vs Monaco

On February 25, 2026, Paris Saint-Germain will face Monaco at the Parc des Princes in the second leg of their Champions League knockout stage playoff. PSG holds a 3-2 advantage from the first leg and aims to secure their place in the last 16 for a 14th consecutive season.

In the opening leg, PSG experienced a rocky start but managed to fight back, marking the first time they have won a Champions League knockout tie after trailing by two goals this century. Under the management of Luis Enrique, they have won four consecutive knockout matches and have been formidable on home soil, winning their last two home knockout games by a combined score of 8-0.

The French giants have won five of their last six matches against Portuguese teams and are unbeaten in eight of their previous nine competitive fixtures at home. Furthermore, they have not lost to Monaco in their last five encounters in Paris.

Monaco enters this leg needing a victory to keep their Champions League hopes alive. They have struggled in recent years within this tournament, having not reached the last 16 since the 2016-17 season. However, they recently returned to form with a 3-2 win over Lens in Ligue 1.

Head coach Sebastien Pocognoli faces significant challenges, as he will be missing several key players due to injuries, including Paul Pogba and Takumi Minamino. Notably, PSG's Ousmane Dembele and Senny Mayulu may also miss this match due to calf strains, along with other injury concerns.

Predicted Lineups:

Paris Saint-Germain: Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Neves; Doue, Ramos, Kvaratskhelia.

Monaco: Kohn; Vanderson, Teze, Kehrer, Henrique; Camara, Zakaria; Coulibaly, Fati, Adingra; Balogun.

Final Prediction: Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 Monaco (PSG to win 5-2 on aggregate)

Given their strong home record and momentum in recent matches, Paris Saint-Germain is positioned well to advance in this tournament.