PSG will meet AS Monaco in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off on Wednesday evening at Parc des Princes.
The defending champions hold a narrow 3-2 lead from the first leg, where they made a significant comeback after being down 2-0 in Monaco.
PSG aims to secure their place in the round of 16, while Monaco is looking for a standout performance to overcome the deficit and create an upset against the titleholders.
PSG vs Monaco – Match preview and team news
- Date: Wednesday, 25th February.
- Kick-off: 8pm BST.
- Venue: Parc Des Princes, Paris
PSG team news
Coach Luis Enrique has indicated that Ousmane Dembele is doubtful for this match due to a calf injury sustained in the first leg. Fabian Ruiz is still out with a knee injury, as is Senny Mayulu with a calf issue. Young midfielder Quentin Ndjantou has undergone thigh surgery and will be unavailable for several weeks.
Players like Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, and Vitinha are expected to return to the starting lineup after being rested during the recent 3-0 win against Metz.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia may replace Bradley Barcola on the left wing, while Goncalo Ramos is likely to play as the striker.
Monaco team news
Monaco’s coach Sebastien Pocognoli is dealing with numerous injuries. The team will miss Aleksandr Golovin, who is suspended after a red card in the first leg.
They have several confirmed absentees, including Eric Dier (calf), Lukas Hradecky (knee), Mohammed Salisu (knee), and Takumi Minamino (knee). Christian Mawissa (hamstring) and Krépin Diatta are both doubtful, while Kassoum Ouattara (calf) and Maghnes Akliouche (hip) are trying to recover. Akliouche, however, has managed to recover and is in the traveling squad.
Ansu Fati has returned to fitness and contributed to Monaco’s comeback win against Lens last Saturday.
Form
PSG
PSG is in strong form, winning four out of their last five matches across all competitions. Their latest game saw them win 3-0 against Metz, with all strikers scoring. The reigning European champions have lost only once at home in their last 11 matches at Parc des Princes.
Monaco
Monaco has shown inconsistent form, adding pressure for the upcoming match. After their loss to PSG, they achieved a thrilling 3-2 victory over league leaders Lens on Saturday. Currently, they sit eighth in Ligue 1 with 34 points from 23 matches.
Predicted lineups
PSG: Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Neves; Doue, Ramos, Kvaratskhelia.
Monaco: Kohn; Vanderson, Teze, Kehrer, Henrique; Camara, Zakaria; Coulibaly, Fati, Adingra; Balogun.
How to watch PSG vs Monaco?
Fans in the UK can watch the match live on TNT Sports 2.
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