PSG 2-2 Monaco Player Ratings: Reigning UCL Champions Overcome Playoffs to Reach Knockout Stage

Paris Saint-Germain and AS Monaco played out an intense 2-2 draw in a dramatic night of Champions League action at the Parc des Princes.

Monaco shocked the home fans just before halftime. Maghnes Akliouche finished calmly to give the visitors the lead. The match changed after the break. Mamadou Coulibaly was sent off after receiving a second yellow card. Monaco had to continue with ten men.

PSG quickly took control. Captain Marquinhos scored to level the match. Soon after, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added another goal to put the home side ahead. It looked like PSG would secure the win.

However, Monaco did not give up as in stoppage time, substitute Jordan Teze scored a late equalizer. However, PSG progressed to the next stage, winning on aggregate. Now, let's check out PSG vs Monaco player ratings from the UCL playoff second leg.

Key Takeaways

1. Maghnes Akliouche scored before halftime to give AS Monaco the lead over Paris Saint-Germain.
2. Mamadou Coulibaly was sent off after a second yellow card, and PSG responded with goals from Marquinhos and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
3. Substitute Jordan Teze scored in stoppage time to make it 2-2.

PSG Player Ratings vs Monaco

Check out PSG player ratings from the UCL game against Monaco:

Goalkeeper

Matvey Safonov - 6.0: He made a couple of decent saves, but we felt he could have done better for the late equalizer. His distribution was okay, but he looked a little uncertain under pressure. Conceding two goals at home is never ideal for a keeper.

Defenders

Achraf Hakimi - 7.0: A constant outlet on the right flank, grabbing an assist for his efforts. He was always looking to get forward and had a couple of shots himself. Defensively he was mostly solid, though he got caught upfield once or twice leaving space behind.

Marquinhos - 7.5: A true captain's performance. He scored the vital equalizer with a poacher's instinct. From our perspective, he was a rock at the back, winning his duels and showing immense composure on the ball to start attacks from deep. A leader when they needed one.

Willian Pacho - 6.5: A steady, if unspectacular, partner to Marquinhos. He made nine ball recoveries and was generally in the right place at the right time. An error that led to a shot blots his copybook, but he didn't put a foot wrong otherwise.

Nuno Mendes - 7.5: What stood out to us was his sheer energy. He was an absolute engine down the left, winning an incredible 11 duels and making five tackles before his substitution. A fantastic all-action display that deserved a winning result.

Midfielders

Vitinha - 8.0: The conductor of the orchestra. He completed 117 passes and controlled the entire tempo of the game for Paris Saint Germain. He was everywhere, breaking up play, and initiating attacks. A masterful midfield performance.

Warren Zaïre-Emery - 6.5: A relatively quiet night by his high standards. He was tidy in possession with 98% pass accuracy but lacked his usual explosive impact on the game. We noticed he lost a few more physical battles than usual.

João Neves - 7.0: A creative force in the midfield, always looking for a killer pass and creating two key chances. He'll be disappointed to have missed a big chance himself, but his intent was positive throughout. A promising display.

Forwards

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - 8.0: Scored what should have been the winning goal and was a nightmare for the Monaco defence. His direct running and willingness to take players on was a joy to watch. He looked dangerous every time he touched the ball.

Désiré Doué - 8.5: Our man of the match. The young attacker was simply brilliant, pulling the strings with an assist and four key passes. He was the creative spark for everything good PSG did, showing incredible vision and technical skill. A truly outstanding performance.

Bradley Barcola - 6.0: It was a frustrating evening for the winger. He was unlucky to hit the woodwork and will be kicking himself for missing a big chance. His pace got him into good positions, but the final product just wasn't there for him tonight.

Substitutes

The substitutes brought fresh legs but couldn't help see the game out. Lee Kang-In looked lively but was caught offside, while Lucas Hernández and Gonçalo Ramos had little time to make a significant impact.

Manager

L. Martínez García - 6.5: His team responded well to going a goal and a man down, showing great character to take the lead. However, the inability to close out the game against ten men raises serious questions. The late concession felt like a tactical failure to manage the final moments.

Monaco Player Ratings vs Paris Saint Germain

Here are Monaco player ratings from the match:

Goalkeeper

Philipp Köhn - 7.0: He made four saves, including a brilliant one to deny João Neves. He couldn't have done much about either goal. His distribution was a bit wayward, but his shot-stopping kept his team in the contest.

Defenders

Thilo Kehrer - 5.5: A difficult night for the defender. He missed a decent headed chance early on and struggled to cope with PSG's fluid attack. He looked a step off the pace for much of the game.

Denis Zakaria - 6.0: As captain, he put his body on the line with four blocked shots before his substitution. He picked up a yellow card but was a solid presence, marshalling the defence as best he could under immense pressure.

Wout Faes - 6.5: A very busy performance. He won five duels and was a physical presence, but he also missed a big chance at the other end. A committed, if somewhat chaotic, display from the centre-back.

Midfielders

Vanderson - 5.5: Struggled massively against the dual threat of Mendes and Kvaratskhelia. He was dribbled past four times and picked up a deserved yellow card. He worked hard but was outmatched defensively.

Caio Henrique - 7.5: An excellent two-way performance. He was defensively immense, winning seven duels and making four tackles. Going forward, he created a big chance and was one of Monaco's best players on the night.

Lamine Camara - 7.0: A tireless and combative display in the heart of midfield. He seemed to cover every blade of grass, breaking up play and driving his team forward. A very mature performance in a hostile environment.

Aladji Bamba - 6.0: Looked tidy enough in the first half, linking play well. He was the unfortunate player sacrificed after the red card as the manager looked to reorganise. He did nothing wrong before being taken off.

Mamadou Coulibaly - 4.0: A night of highs and extreme lows. He provided a clever assist for the opening goal, showing his quality. However, his two reckless challenges and subsequent red card were a moment of pure madness that nearly cost his team everything. The worst performer on the pitch.

Forwards

Folarin Balogun - 6.0: A thankless task leading the line. He battled hard against PSG's central defenders but was left isolated and starved of service. He never stopped running but couldn't make a telling impact.

Maghnes Akliouche - 7.5: Took his goal with fantastic composure and was Monaco's main creative threat. He created three chances and looked a class act. His substitution seemed a bit premature given the danger he posed.

Substitutes

What an impact from the bench! Jordan Teze became the hero with his stoppage-time equalizer, a truly game-changing contribution. The other substitutes all played their part in a heroic defensive effort.

Manager

S. Pocognoli - 7.5: A tactical masterclass in resilience. His team's spirit after going down to ten men was a testament to his management. His substitutions were perfect, with Teze's introduction proving to be a stroke of genius that earned a famous draw.

Man of the Match

Sportsdunia's player of the match was PSG's Desire Doue.

Worst Performer

Mamadou Coulibaly saw a red card and left Monaco with ten men.