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UEFA Champions League · 2025-2026
Final · Feb 17, 2026 · Stade Louis II Monaco
Postgame analysis
The clearest statistical differences
Recorded for Monaco in the supplied event timeline.
Values are shown with team names exactly as supplied in the event statistics; the difference alone does not establish cause.
Game recap
The first leg of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League play-offs brings a familiar domestic rivalry to the continental stage at the Stade Louis II. Monaco enters the tie as the underdog but with the momentum of a strong home record. They face a Paris Saint-Germain side that, despite being the defending European champions, has struggled with consistency this season and recently dealt with internal friction following an outburst from star winger Ousmane Dembélé. With a spot in the Round of 16 on the line, this clash between Ligue 1’s elite promises tactical intensity and high stakes.
Game statistics
10Shots on Goal4
10Shots off Goal3
30Total Shots7
10Blocked Shots0
13Shots insidebox5
17Shots outsidebox2
4Fouls11
8Corner Kicks1
2Offsides2
80Ball Possession20
0Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards1
2Goalkeeper Saves7
795Total passes197
734Passes accurate144
92Passes %73
3.09expected_goals1.19
-0.61goals_prevented-0.61
Timeline
subst · 
MonacoFolarin Balogun M. Biereth
MonacoFolarin Balogun M. Bierethsubst · Paris SGBradley Barcola G. Ramos
subst · MonacoSimon Adingra M. Coulibaly
MonacoSimon Adingra M. Coulibalysubst · MonacoVanderson A. Bamba
MonacoVanderson A. Bambasubst · Paris SGKhvicha Kvaratskhelia Lee Kang-In
Goal · Paris SGDésiré Doué Normal Goal
subst · MonacoMaghnes Akliouche K. Diatta
MonacoMaghnes Akliouche K. DiattaCard · MonacoAleksandr Golovin Red Card
MonacoAleksandr Golovin Red CardVar · MonacoAleksandr Golovin Card upgrade
MonacoAleksandr Golovin Card upgradeGoal · Paris SGAchraf Hakimi Normal Goal
Goal · Paris SGDésiré Doué Normal Goal
Card · MonacoDenis Zakaria Yellow Card
MonacoDenis Zakaria Yellow Cardsubst · Paris SGOusmane Dembélé D. Doue
Card · MonacoWout Faes Yellow Card
MonacoWout Faes Yellow CardGoal · MonacoFolarin Balogun Normal Goal
MonacoFolarin Balogun Normal GoalGoal · MonacoFolarin Balogun Normal Goal
MonacoFolarin Balogun Normal GoalLineups
Paris SG
Starting lineup
Monaco
Starting lineup
Final result
Paris SG wins
3Final2
Paris SG won by 1.
- Date
- Feb 17, 2026
- Venue
- Stade Louis II
