Paris Saint-Germain achieved an exciting victory over Monaco with a score of 3-2 in the match held at the Louis II Stadium as part of the first leg of the playoff qualifying for the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.

Monaco started the match strongly, with Folarin Balogun opening the scoring in the second minute, before adding a second goal in the 18th minute, giving his team an early advantage.

In the 22nd minute, Paris Saint-Germain player Vitinha missed a penalty, as the Parisian team's attempts to get back into the game continued. Désiré Doué, who came on as a substitute for the injured Ousmane Dembélé, succeeded in scoring the first goal for Paris Saint-Germain in the 29th minute, before Achraf Hakimi equalized in the 41st minute.

Monaco's task became more complicated at the start of the second half after Aleksandr Golovin was sent off with a red card in the 47th minute. Paris Saint-Germain took advantage of the numerical advantage, and Désiré Doué managed to score the third goal in the 67th minute, confirming his team's comeback in the match.

The two teams are scheduled to meet again in the return leg on Wednesday, February 25, at the Parc des Princes, to determine the qualification for the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.