What time does the match start?
8 p.m. GMT / 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT
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PSG vs. Monaco: Champions League Showdown | Sarri Voices Frustration Over Mandas Transfer and Empty Stadium in Lazio-Sassuolo Clash | Derby della Madonnina: A Historic Clash with Scudetto Implications | Genoa vs Roma: Team News, Injuries, and Emerging Talent | FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw: Chelsea, Liverpool, and Wrexham's Journey | USWNT Secures 2026 SheBelieves Cup Title: Key Takeaways | Atlanta United's Home Opener: Reunion with Tata Martino and Match Preview vs. Real Salt Lake | Toronto FC Acquires Defender Benjamín Kuscevic on Loan | Charlotte FC Returns Home, Coach Voices Schedule Concerns | PSG vs. Monaco: Champions League Showdown | Sarri Voices Frustration Over Mandas Transfer and Empty Stadium in Lazio-Sassuolo Clash | Derby della Madonnina: A Historic Clash with Scudetto Implications | Genoa vs Roma: Team News, Injuries, and Emerging Talent | FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw: Chelsea, Liverpool, and Wrexham's Journey | USWNT Secures 2026 SheBelieves Cup Title: Key Takeaways | Atlanta United's Home Opener: Reunion with Tata Martino and Match Preview vs. Real Salt Lake | Toronto FC Acquires Defender Benjamín Kuscevic on Loan | Charlotte FC Returns Home, Coach Voices Schedule Concerns
Soccer / Champions League
PSG vs. Monaco: Champions League Showdown
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) faces Monaco in a crucial Champions League match. After a thrilling first leg, PSG aims to secure their spot in the round of 16 on home turf.
Key Insights
- PSG holds a 3-2 lead from the first leg against Monaco.
- The match takes place on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Parc des Princes in Paris.
- Ousmane Dembélé is out injured for PSG; Aleksandr Golovin is suspended for Monaco.
- Monaco needs a win to advance, while PSG can advance with a win or draw.
- Prediction: PSG is favored to win with a predicted score of 3-1 (6-3 on aggregate).
In-Depth Analysis
The first leg saw Monaco take an early lead, but PSG mounted a comeback, showcasing their offensive power. Despite defensive vulnerabilities, PSG's strong attack and Monaco's key absences give the home side an edge. Monaco's need to attack could leave them exposed, playing into PSG's hands.
**Team News:** - PSG will be without Ousmane Dembélé due to injury. Gonçalo Ramos is likely to retain his place in the starting XI. Vitinha, João Neves, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho and Nuno Mendes are all expected to return to the starting lineup. - Monaco will miss Aleksandr Golovin due to suspension. Eric Dier, Lukas Hradecky, Mohammed Salisu, Paul Pogba and Takumi Minamino are all out injured. Ansu Fati is back fit, and Maghnes Akliouche has recovered from a hip injury.
**Predicted Lineups:** - PSG: Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Vitinha, Neves, Zaïre-Emery; Doué, Ramos, Kvaratskhelia. - Monaco: Köhn; Vanderson, Teze, Kehrer, Henrique; Zakaria, Camara; Akliouche, Fati, Adingra; Balogun.
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FAQ
Where is the match being played?
Parc des Princes, Paris, France
What happens if the aggregate score is tied after the second leg?
Two 15 minutes halves of extra time are played. If the score is still tied, a penalty shoot-out is used to determine the winner.
Takeaways
- PSG is in a strong position to advance to the next round. Monaco faces an uphill battle given their injury and suspension concerns. Expect PSG to control the game and secure a victory.
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