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Monaco draws PSG in Champions League playoffs amid concerns for French football

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AS Monaco has been drawn against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League playoffs, prompting the Principality club's CEO to express reservations about the matchup's impact on French teams' progression. Monaco advanced to the playoffs with a draw against Juventus, while PSG missed the top eight after being held by Newcastle United. The clubs, who met earlier in Ligue 1 with Monaco prevailing 1-0, will face off in a two-legged tie starting at Stade Louis II.

Paris Saint-Germain defeated RC Strasbourg 2-1 on Sunday evening at the Meinau, reclaiming the Ligue 1 lead. Despite playing with ten men for nearly 20 minutes after Achraf Hakimi's red card, PSG held firm thanks to strong showings from Matvey Safonov and Kang-in Lee. The win sets the stage for the upcoming Classique against Marseille, without Hakimi.

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Paris Saint-Germain will host Newcastle United at Parc des Princes on January 28 in the final matchday of the 2025-26 Champions League league phase. The defending champions need a victory to boost their chances of a top-eight finish and direct entry into the round of 16. Newcastle, facing a tough away record, aims to secure their progression amid a demanding schedule.

Paris FC pulled off a shock by eliminating PSG 1-0 in the French Cup last 32, on Monday at Parc des Princes. Jonathan Ikoné, a former PSG player, scored the decisive goal in the 73rd minute. Despite PSG's sterile dominance, goalkeeper Nkambadio was impenetrable to send PFC through to the round of 16.

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Paris Saint-Germain defeated Olympique de Marseille 4-1 on penalties after a 2-2 draw to win the 2026 Trophee des Champions in Kuwait. Goncalo Ramos scored a dramatic equalizer in the 95th minute to force the shootout, where Lucas Chevalier made two key saves. The victory marks PSG's 14th title in the competition and fourth in a row.

Paris Saint-Germain drew 0-0 with Athletic Bilbao in the sixth matchday of the Champions League on Wednesday evening at San Mamés. Despite dominating the second half, the Parisians failed to convert their chances against an imperial Unai Simon. This draw keeps PSG in third place in the standings with 13 points.

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Paris Saint-Germain secured a convincing 5-0 victory over Stade Rennais in the 15th matchday of Ligue 1 at Parc des Princes. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia shone with a brace, helping Paris rebound from a prior defeat. Despite Rennes' efforts, individual errors sealed the outcome.

 

 

 

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