Paris Saint Germain host Monaco at Parc des Princes in Paris on 25 February 2026, with kickoff at 20:00 UTC in the UEFA Champions League Round of 32. PSG arrive 11th in the overall standings on 14 points, while Monaco sit 21st with 10 points, both still in the playoff mix.
Paris Saint Germain Availability
PSG have several concerns. Attacker Quentin Ndjantou is ruled out with a muscle injury, while midfielder Fabián Ruiz also misses out due to a knee injury. Ousmane Dembele and young midfielder Senny Mayulu are both questionable with calf problems and will face late fitness tests. Even so, key creator Vitinha, who has contributed 5 goals and 1 assist in this Champions League campaign, is available to anchor the midfield. In attack, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, with 3 goals and 3 assists, remains a major threat from wide areas.
Monaco Availability
Monaco travel with a lengthy absentee list. Paris Josua Brunner and Pape Cabral are out, as are Eric Dier, Aleksandr Golovin (suspended with a red card), goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky, Takumi Minamino, Kassoum Ouattara, Paul Pogba and Mohammed Salisu through various injuries. There are also doubts over Maghnes Akliouche, Krépin Diatta and Chrislain Mawissa. Crucially, top scorer Folarin Balogun, who has scored 5 Champions League goals this season, is fit and expected to lead the line.
Impact Summary
PSG appear in better overall health, retaining most of their core, including Vitinha and Kvaratskhelia, who provide significant attacking output. Monaco’s long injury list, particularly in defence and midfield, places greater responsibility on Balogun’s shoulders to compensate for the many absences.
