PSG v Monaco: Neves delivers strong message after qualification

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·26. Februar 2026

PSG v Monaco: Neves delivers strong message after qualification

For the second leg of the Champions League playoff, Paris Saint-Germain hosted AS Monaco at the Parc des Princes and qualified after a 2-2 draw (5-4 on aggregate). Speaking to PSG TV, Joao Neves, the 21-year-old midfielder, shared his thoughts on the qualification.

Neves: “It’s time to grow by looking at our mistakes”

“We have qualified for the next stage and I’m happy about that. But I think we can do even better, and that’s why I’m not very satisfied. Because I know the level of our team and what we can produce in a match. We didn’t play as we usually do, and now is the time to grow by looking at our mistakes for the upcoming matches. The supporters? They are the best I’ve seen. Even when we were losing 2-0 in Monaco, they kept going and that’s why I always say they are the best. They are a huge help for us.”

An important home victory for PSG, who managed to prevail against AS Monaco after trailing 0-1 against the run of play. The feat could have been Monaco’s, but the capital club quickly managed to regain the upper hand. The sending off on the Monaco side obviously changed a lot of things.

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But Paris’ dominance was clear from the start of the match and eventually paid off in the second half. Of course, this match shows that there are still things to improve for Paris, both offensively and defensively. But confidence should build up over the course of matches and victories. A big step was taken tonight with qualification for the round of 16 of the competition for the defending champions.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.