Monaco v PSG: Pocognoli reveals the keys to defeat and hope | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain and AS Monaco faced off this Tuesday at Stade Louis II in the context of the first leg playoffs of the 2025-2026 Champions League (return on February 25). The match ended with a Parisian victory 2-3 (Monaco/PSG video summary). After this match, the coach of the Monaco team, Sébastien Pocognoli, spoke to CBS Sports.

Pocognoli: "We dropped a bit in level."

Why was PSG able to turn the situation around?

There are different circumstances. We had a perfect start. But we dropped a bit in level. We gave away the penalty and that was the first step towards that period of the match. Fortunately, we stayed alive in the game, there was a great save.

Then, PSG got back into the match. We saw their quality in passing. We might have been less good in positioning. Then, there was a different match with the red card. At least, we stayed well together and fought to concede only one goal.

Pocognoli: "It's always possible."

Disappointed by Golovin?

There is disappointment, for sure. If I say the opposite, it's a lie. I like to protect my players, but it's difficult this time. We need to be more stable in emotions and choices. That tackle made the match more difficult for us.

Is it possible to turn the situation around in the return leg?

Of course, it's possible. If we are at our best level, if we believe in it, it's always possible in football. I would have signed up to play like this today, without the red card. We are still alive.

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