
PSG edge Monaco 5-4 on aggregate to reach Champions League round of 16
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Paris Saint-Germain booked a place in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 after a 2-2 draw against Monaco in the second leg on Wednesday, sealing a 5-4 aggregate win.
Monaco led at the break through Maghnes Akliouche to level the tie, but the match turned again when Mamadou Coulibaly was sent off in the 58th minute. PSG capitalised quickly, with Marquinhos equalising before Khvicha Kvaratskhelia put the hosts ahead.
Jordan Teze scored late in stoppage time to make it 2-2 on the night, but PSG held on to progress. The result keeps Luis Enrique's side in contention to defend their European title.
PSG will learn their round-of-16 opponent on Friday, with Barcelona and Chelsea among potential matchups.
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