PSG Survive Scare Against Monaco, Reach UCL Round of 16

Within the UEFA Champions League play-off second leg, Paris had one other scare early on, identical to within the first leg, however this time Monaco’s Mamadou Coulibaly missed a sitter from a cross by Maghnes Akliouche. Eight metres from purpose, his right-footed half-volley flew over Matvey Safonov’s crossbar (0-0, 9′).

Paris failed to manage the sport, and Monaco had one of the best probabilities after half an hour (0-0, 30′). PSG struggled to impose their rhythm and, regardless of Bradley Barcola’s shot hitting the bar (0-0, 41′), it was Monaco who logically opened the scoring simply earlier than the break. Caio Henrique crossed again for Coulibaly, who cleverly laid the ball off to Akliouche. The France worldwide beat Matvey Safonov with a well-placed left-footed shot (0-1, 45′).

Within the second half, João Neves got here near equalizing from a Vitinha free kick, however Philipp Köhn deflected the Portugal worldwide’s header for a nook (0-1, 50′). PSG got here again from the dressing room with higher intentions, and Monaco have been lowered to 10 males following the sending off of Coulibaly, who acquired two yellow playing cards in three minutes (0-1, 58′).

Within the ensuing motion, Désiré Doué crossed for Marquinhos, who despatched the Parc des Princes into raptures. The Brazilian captain equalized along with his proper foot (1-1, 60′) to attain his second purpose within the competitors this season.

With a numerical benefit, Paris discovered extra options, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave PSG the lead by changing a shot from Achraf Hakimi that was parried by Köhn (2-1, 66′). The Georgian scored his fourth purpose of the season within the Champions League along with his proper foot.

Monaco equalized on the very finish of the match by means of Jordan Teze (2-2, 90’+1). The purpose didn’t change something for PSG, who can thank Coulibaly, whose sending-off actually modified the course of the match.

PSG Qualifies for the Champions League Spherical of 16 for the 14th Consecutive Time

The draw will happen on Friday, February 27, after we will discover out whether or not the European champions will face FC Barcelona or Chelsea FC. As has been the case all through the season, PSG usually are not as dominant as final season, however for now, in each the Champions League and Ligue 1, PSG are greater than ever in rivalry to win each competitions.