Paris Saint-Germain suffered a damaging setback ahead of their crucial Champions League clash with Chelsea as AS Monaco secured a 3-1 victory in Ligue 1 at the Parc des Princes on Friday. The defeat comes at a difficult moment for PSG, who are preparing for a season-defining Champions League last-16 tie against Chelsea, with the first leg in Paris on Wednesday and the return scheduled for March 17. Monaco’s victory also carried an element of revenge after they were knocked out by PSG in the Champions League knockout play-offs last month. The principality side squandered a two-goal advantage across the tie, losing 3-2 in the first leg before a 2-2 draw in the return sent PSG through 5-4 on aggregate. “It is not the best result going into the Champions League.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 07, 2026 05:49 UTC