In a high-stakes Champions League knockout phase match, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) faced a challenging encounter against Monaco, ultimately managing to draw 2–2 in the second leg. Despite the match being played against 10 men for a significant portion, PSG held on to win the tie 5–4 on aggregate. The effort was marked by a dramatic turn of events, including a red card for Monaco that shifted the momentum in PSG's favor late in the game.

The first leg had seen PSG come from behind to claim a 3–2 victory on Monaco’s turf, where Monaco also lost a player to a red card in the second half. In the second leg, Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche opened the scoring, putting pressure on PSG as they needed to focus on maintaining their aggregate lead. Tension mounted for the defending champions as they had to cope with Monaco's steady performance until the critical turning point came with a second red card for Monaco, allowing PSG to control and ultimately secure their advancement to the next round.

This victory not only signifies PSG’s resilience but also reinforces their status as defending champions in the Champions League. Moving into the last 16, PSG will need to build upon this performance and address the vulnerabilities exposed during both legs against Monaco, especially considering Monaco’s ability to challenge despite being a man down. The implications of this match extend beyond just advancing; it sets the tone for PSG's campaign in the tournament going forward.