Feb 26 β€’ 00:56 UTC πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Korea Hankyoreh (KR)

Paris Saint-Germain defeats Monaco to advance to Champions League round of 16... Lee Kang-in substituted in the second half

Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) advanced to the Champions League round of 16 after a 2-2 draw against AS Monaco, securing a 5-4 aggregate victory.

On March 26, 2025, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their spot in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 by drawing 2-2 with AS Monaco at Parc des Princes in Paris. This result, combined with their 3-2 win in the first leg, meant PSG progressed with an aggregate score of 5-4. Notably, Lee Kang-in participated in the match, coming on as a substitute in the 69th minute, similar to the previous leg.

The match was not without its challenges for PSG, who found themselves in a precarious situation after conceding a goal to Monaco’s Magnes Akliush in the first half, leveling the aggregate score at 3-3. However, the tide turned when Monaco's midfielder Mamadou Koulibaly was sent off in the 58th minute due to accumulated yellow cards. PSG capitalized on their numerical advantage and quickly equalized through Marquinhos, who scored from a well-placed free kick set piece.

PSG then took control of the game, with a stunning long-range shot from Achraf Hakimi leading to a rebound goal from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. They extended their aggregate lead to 5-3. Despite a late attempt from Monaco’s Jordan Teze to close the gap in stoppage time, PSG's defense held strong, ensuring their spot in the next round. PSG will face either FC Barcelona or Chelsea in the round of 16 as they continue their campaign to defend their title.

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