PSG Advances to Champions League Last 16 After Draw

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) faced a challenging match against AS Monaco in the second leg of their Champions League knockout phase tie on Wednesday, ultimately drawing 2-2 but advancing 5-4 on aggregate. PSG, the defending European champions, had previously won the first leg 3-2.

Monaco took an early lead through Maghn Akliouch, but the match turned when Mamad Coulibali was sent off in the 58th minute, leaving Monaco with ten men. PSG equalized with a goal from Marquinhos in the 66th minute, followed by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scoring to put PSG ahead.

However, Jordan Teze equalized for Monaco in stoppage time, but PSG held on to progress to the next round. PSG's coach, Luis Enrique, will learn of their potential opponents for the last 16 on Friday, with teams like Barcelona and Chelsea being possible rivals.

The match highlighted the resilience of PSG despite missing key player Ousmane Dembélé due to injury.