Monaco beat PSG 1–0 thanks to a 69th-minute strike from Minamino, finishing off a brilliant long pass from Salisu and a perfect cross from Golovin. Here are the player ratings for both teams.
ASM’s intensity and organisation caused Paris problems from start to finish. Chevalier kept his team alive with several key saves before suffering a brutal tackle from Camara — a challenge that could easily (and probably should) have earned a red card.
PSG, lacking inspiration, struggled technically despite a few chances from Kvaratskhelia, Mayulu and Ruiz. Monaco ended the game with ten men after Kehrer’s harsh red card but held on during a tense stoppage time. Paris never found the equaliser, even on their final corner in the 97th minute.
PSG lineup:
Chevalier – Zaïre-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho, Hernandez – Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz (Ramos 83’) – Lee (Dembélé 64’), Mayulu (Ndjantou 64’), Kvaratskhelia (Mbaye 76’)
Subs: Safonov, Zabarnyi, Beraldo, Boly, Ndjantou, Mbaye, Barcola, Dembélé, Ramos
Monaco lineup:
Hradecky – Vanderson (Diatta 64’), Kehrer, Salisu, Caio Henrique – Teze, Camara – Akliouche, Minamino (Pogba 86’), Golovin (Fati 72’) – Balogun (Biereth 85’)
Subs: Köhn, Ouattara, Diatta, Coulibaly, Pogba, Idumbo, Fati, Ilenikhena, Biereth
Goal:
Minamino (1–0, 68’, assist Golovin)
PSG ratings
Chevalier – 7
Big saves, huge stop on Minamino, played through injury.
Zaïre-Emery – 5
Troubled by Monaco’s pressure, little attacking impact.
Marquinhos – 5
Decent overall but struggled at times with tempo.
Pacho – 4
Difficult match, several risky challenges and one handball incident.
Lucas Hernandez – 6
Key defensive interventions, including a goal-saving clearance.
Neves – 5
Good distribution but lacked vertical play; missed a free-kick opportunity.
Vitinha – 6
Active, involved, nearly scored late on.
Ruiz – 5
Some nice combinations but not sharp enough.
Lee Kang-in – 4
Too quiet overall despite one good chance.
Mayulu – 5
Close to scoring with a header; struggled physically.
Kvaratskhelia – 6
PSG’s main threat, tested Hradecky and created danger.
Substitutes:
Ndjantou – 4: missed a huge chance.
Dembélé – 5: good passes but still rusty.
Ramos – 4: barely involved.
Mbaye – 4: little impact.
Monaco ratings
Hradecky – 7
Two key saves, solid throughout.
Vanderson – 6
Strong on his flank before coming off.
Kehrer – 4
Sent off after VAR review; debatable decision.
Salisu – 8
Outstanding display: strong defensively and superb assist initiation.
Caio Henrique – 6
Good energy, solid defending, accurate crosses.
Teze – 6
Committed, one shot on target, deserved his yellow.
Camara – 3
Reckless tackle on Chevalier, lucky to stay on the pitch.
Minamino – 8
Clinical finish, sharp technically, constant danger.
Golovin – 7
Vital assist, very active between the lines.
Akliouche – 7
Skilful, creative, a real problem for PSG.
Balogun – 6
Dangerous in transitions, lacked killer instinct.
Substitutes:
Diatta – 5: defensive work.
Ansu Fati – 5: a few touches, no major impact.
Biereth – 4: slow to react on a key chance.
Pogba – 5: quiet but clean
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