PSG Defeats Monaco - Madrid Narrowly Beats Benfica in Champions League Playoff

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) was trailing by two goals before mounting a remarkable comeback to defeat Monaco 3-2 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 playoff knockout round on February 17th. The match began with Monaco quickly taking a 2-0 lead through goals by Folarin Balogun, but PSG fought back with goals from Desire Doue and Achraf Hakimi to level the score at halftime. After Monaco's Alexander Golovin was sent off with a red card in the 48th minute, PSG capitalized with Desire Doue scoring again to secure a 3-2 victory. In another match, Real Madrid defeated Benfica 1-0 away, with Vinicius Junior scoring in the 50th minute.