PSG pulled off a sensational comeback in the first leg, coming from 2 goals down to beat Monaco 3-2.
PSG have a goal advantage coming into the second leg of their UCL playoffs vs Monaco, and Enrique will be hoping his team can take advantage of their lead and seal the tie.
In the first leg, PSG found themselves behind by two goals in the first half; however, they pulled off a dramatic comeback to win 3-2. This was also the first time in this century that PSG have won a UCL tie after going two goals behind.
D-2 for the return leg! 👊🔴🔵#PSGASM I #UCL pic.twitter.com/InmtBsnSc1
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) February 23, 2026
Monaco come into this tie, hoping to make the UCL round of 16 for the first time since the 2016/17 season when Kylian Mbappe dragged them to the semifinals but it will not be an easy tie.
PSG have won eight of their last nine games at home and with the confidence of reaching top of Ligue 1 again, they will be looking to put the tie beyond Monaco as quickly as possible.
Team News
Due to calf strains, PSG could be missing Ousmane Dembele and Senny Mayulu on Wednesday, while Fabian Ruiz has a sore knee.
At Monaco, Paul Pogba, Mohammed Salisu, Takumi Minamino and Lukas Hradecky are out with knee injuries, while Eric Dier and Christian Mawissa are doubtful because of hamstring strains.
A calf issue will likely prevent Kassoum Ouattara from featuring this week. Maghnes Akliouche is questionable with a sore hip, as is Krepin Diatta, who has a knock, while Aleksandr Golovin is out through suspension.
PSG vs Monaco Predicted XI
PSG Predicted XI
Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Neves; Doue, Ramos, Kvaratskhelia
Monaco Predicted XI
Kohn; Vanderson, Teze, Kehrer, Henrique; Camara, Zakaria; Coulibaly, Fati, Adingra; Balogun
