PSG Salvages Draw in Thrilling Monaco Encounter
The atmosphere was electric at the Stade Louis II, but Monaco couldn’t capitalize fully on home advantage against Paris Saint-Germain. Pocognoli’s side drew first blood early in the match, as the Champions League anthem faded from the stadium. Balogun opened the scoring in the first minute, offering a promising start for the Monegasques.
Monaco’s game plan proved effective, focusing heavily on a defensive structure, particularly after taking the lead. PSG weren’t without their own attacking efforts, but the home side appeared sharper in the final third. They doubled their advantage with another goal from Balogun.
Yet, the reigning Champions League titleholders demonstrated their resilience. Despite falling behind, a missed penalty from Vitinha and an injury to Dembélé, PSG fought back. Doue marked his first touch of the ball with a goal, igniting a spark for Luis Enrique’s team.
The Parisians ultimately leveled the contest. Despite controversy surrounding the first goal, Achraf added a second, again set up by Doue. The French youngster unleashed a powerful shot that Kohn initially saved, but the Moroccan international was on hand to convert the rebound.
The tie remains wide open heading into the second leg. This result keeps PSG firmly in contention as they navigate a challenging schedule across multiple competitions.
