PSG and Monaco Battle to a Draw in Champions League Playoff
Paris Saint-Germain and AS Monaco played to a 0-0 draw on Wednesday at the Parc des Princes in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout phase playoff. The aggregate score stands at 3-2 in favor of PSG, securing their advancement to the next round.
Match Highlights
The match saw several near misses and strong defensive plays from both sides. Monaco had early opportunities, with Lamine Camara’s shot saved by PSG goalkeeper Matvei Safonov in the 30th minute. Coulibaly also missed a clear chance in the 10th minute.
PSG responded with attempts from Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, but neither could find the back of the net. Doué’s shot in the 31st minute went high and wide, while Kvaratskhelia’s free kick in the 21st minute sailed off target.
First Half Action
The first half was characterized by intense midfield battles and a high press from Monaco. PSG struggled to break down Monaco’s defense for extended periods. Kehrer had a header go just wide in the 11th minute for Monaco.
Team Lineups
Paris Saint-Germain: Safonov, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes, Neves, Vitinha, Zaïre-Emery, Kvaratskhelia, Barcola, Doué.
AS Monaco: Köhn, Kehrer, Zakaria, Faes, Vanderson, Bamba, Camara, Henrique, Akliouche, Balogun, Coulibaly.
Key Stats
- Possession: PSG 61.8%, Monaco 38.2%
- Shots on Goal: PSG 0, Monaco 1
- Shot Attempts: PSG 4, Monaco 4
- Yellow Cards: PSG 0, Monaco 1 (Zakaria)
- Corner Kicks: PSG 0, Monaco 3
- Saves: PSG 1, Monaco 0
What’s Next?
Paris Saint-Germain will now advance to the Champions League round of 16. Their next opponent will be determined by the upcoming draw. AS Monaco will return to Ligue 1 action.
Source: BBC Sport, ESPN, PSG.FR