Monaco vs. PSG: Champions League Knockout Stage Showdown Preview
The Champions League knockout stage playoffs will feature a thrilling match between Ligue 1 giants AS Monaco and PSG. Both teams secured their spots in the playoffs after finishing in the 9th to 24th positions in the UCL table. PSG ended the league phase in 11th place with 14 points, while Monaco finished 21st with 10 points. In their last league phase matches, PSG drew 1-1 with Newcastle United, and Monaco played out a goalless draw against Juventus.
Earlier this season in Ligue 1, AS Monaco emerged victorious over PSG with a 1-0 win, courtesy of a goal from Takumi Minamino on November 29, 2025. Despite the win, Monaco currently sits in 8th place in Ligue 1 with 31 points, while PSG is in 2nd place with 51 points. The upcoming clash between these two teams promises to be an exciting encounter in the Champions League knockout stage playoffs.
The first leg of the AS Monaco vs. PSG matchup in the Champions League playoffs is scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT in the United States and at 9 p.m. local time at Stade Louis-II in Monaco. Football fans can look forward to an intense battle between these two top-tier Ligue 1 clubs as they vie for a spot in the next round of the competition.