Match report
Paris Saint Germain and Monaco Draw 2-2 in UEFA Champions League Thriller
Paris Saint Germain
2–2
FT
Monaco
Feb 25, 2026
Paris Saint Germain held off Monaco to secure a 2-2 draw in the UEFA Champions League, despite a tumultuous second half that saw multiple yellow and one red card for Monaco’s M. Coulibaly.
Key Facts
- • Monaco took an early lead with M. Akliouche scoring at 45 minutes.
- • Marquinhos equalized for Paris Saint Germain at the 60th minute.
- • K. Kvaratskhelia put Paris Saint Germain ahead with a goal in the 66th minute.
- • Monaco’s J. Teze scored an equalizer in stoppage time, bringing the score to 2-2.
Lineups
Paris Saint Germain
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 39 Matvey Safonov (G)
- 2 Achraf Hakimi (D)
- 5 Marquinhos (D)
- 51 Willian Pacho (D)
- 25 Nuno Mendes (D)
- 33 Warren Zaïre-Emery (M)
- 17 Vitinha (M)
- 87 João Neves (M)
- 7 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (F)
- 14 Désiré Doué (F)
- 29 Bradley Barcola (F)
Substitutes
- 19 Kang-in Lee
- 30 Lucas Chevalier
- 89 Renato Marin
- 4 Lucas Beraldo
- 6 Ilya Zabarnyi
- 21 Lucas Hernández
- 27 Dro Fernández
- 9 Gonçalo Ramos
- 49 Ibrahim Mbaye
Monaco
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 16 Philipp Köhn (G)
- 5 Thilo Kehrer (D)
- 6 Denis Zakaria (D)
- 25 Wout Faes (D)
- 2 Vanderson (M)
- 28 Mamadou Coulibaly (M)
- 23 Aladji Bamba (M)
- 15 Lamine Camara (M)
- 12 Caio Henrique (M)
- 11 Maghnes Akliouche (F)
- 9 Folarin Balogun (F)
Substitutes
- 4 Jordan Teze
- 40 Jules Stawiecki
- 50 Yann Lienard
- 13 Christian Mawissa
- 41 Ilane Touré
- 17 Stanis Idumbo Muzambo
- 24 Simon Adingra
- 44 Samuel Nibombe
- 14 Mika Biereth
- 31 Ansu Fati
Timeline
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24' Monaco Card · Yellow CardDenis Zakaria -
45' Monaco Goal · Normal GoalM. Akliouche · Assist: M. Coulibaly -
48' Monaco Card · Yellow CardVandersonDelay of game
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55' Monaco Card · Yellow CardM. CoulibalyTripping
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58' Monaco Card · Yellow CardM. CoulibalyRoughing
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58' Monaco Card · Red CardM. CoulibalyRoughing
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60' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal GoalMarquinhos · Assist: D. Doue -
62' Monaco subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Bamba · On: J. Teze -
66' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal GoalK. Kvaratskhelia · Assist: Achraf Hakimi -
69' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Barcola · On: Lee Kang-In -
74' Monaco subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Balogun · On: M. Biereth -
74' Monaco subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Akliouche · On: S. Adingra -
74' Monaco subst · Substitution 4Off: Denis Zakaria · On: Christian Mawissa -
80' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Mendes · On: L. Hernandez -
87' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 3Off: W. Zaire-Emery · On: D. Fernandez -
88' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Doue · On: G. Ramos -
90'+1 Monaco Goal · Normal GoalJ. Teze -
90'+4 Monaco subst · Substitution 5Off: Vanderson · On: S. Nibombe -
90'+4 Monaco Card · Yellow CardS. Pocognoli
Match Stats
| Stat | Paris Saint Germain | Monaco |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 93% | 78% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 21 | 10 |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 707 | 266 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 9 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 4 |
| xG | 2.13 | 1.16 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 4 |
| Possession | 73% | 27% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 660 | 208 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 8 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 11 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The game shifted dramatically when Monaco's M. Coulibaly was sent off with a red card at the 58th minute.
- ▸ Monaco’s late goal by J. Teze in stoppage time brought them level, securing the draw and adding tension to the match.