PSG Faces Monaco in Champions League Playoff Return Leg
Paris Saint-Germain will host Monaco at Parc des Princes on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, with a slight aggregate advantage in their Champions League playoff tie. PSG secured a 3-2 victory in the first leg played in Monaco, and now aims to finalize their progression to the knockout stages on home turf.
The Parisians come into the match as league leaders, having recently achieved a dominant 3-0 win against Metz in Ligue 1 play. Monaco, currently sitting eighth in Ligue 1, will need to overcome the first-leg deficit and perform strongly away from home to advance. They managed a 3-2 victory over Lens following their initial defeat to PSG, demonstrating their ability to compete.
The match will be officiated by Romanian referee István Kovács. Monaco will be without Aleksandr Golovin, who was sent off in the first leg and is therefore unavailable for this crucial return match.
As of today, February 25, other Champions League fixtures include Atalanta versus Borussia Dortmund (Agg 0-2), Juventus versus Galatasaray (Agg 2-5), and Real Madrid versus Benfica (Agg 1-0). Follow live text commentary and score updates for all matches.
Here’s a gaze at the head-to-head stats between Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco:
- League Position: Paris Saint-Germain 11th, Monaco 21st
- Total Points: Paris Saint-Germain 14, Monaco 10
- Goals Scored: Paris Saint-Germain 24, Monaco 10
- Goals Conceded: Paris Saint-Germain 13, Monaco 17
- Shots: Paris Saint-Germain 141, Monaco 95
- Shots on Target: Paris Saint-Germain 71, Monaco 44
- Passing Accuracy: Paris Saint-Germain 90.9%, Monaco 82.4%
Paris Saint-Germain’s squad will feature Hakimi, but will be without Dembélé. Orange Sports reports the team composition.
This match represents a critical juncture for both teams, with the winner securing a coveted spot in the Champions League round of 16. Bein Sports provides a comprehensive preview of the upcoming clash.
UEFA.com offers detailed match information, including stats and form guides.
