Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League title defense looks vulnerable after a narrow 5-4 aggregate playoff win over Monaco. The defending champions struggled in the second leg at Parc des Princes, falling behind to Maghnes Akliouche's first-half goal before Mamadou Coulibaly's red card in the 58th minute turned the tide. PSG eventually won 2-1 on the night thanks to Marquinhos and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's quick-fire goals.

This unconvincing performance raises serious questions about whether the magic has gone for Luis Enrique's squad. A year ago, PSG dominated opponents with a vibrant, carefree style that drew comparisons to Barcelona's legendary treble-winning team. Players like Ousmane Dembele, Kvaratskhelia, and Vitinha formed a formidable unit that swept aside Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Arsenal before crushing Internazionale 5-0 in the final.

Fatigue appears to be a major factor, with PSG having played 38 games this season compared to 65 last year. Key players including Dembele and Fabián Ruiz have battled injuries, and the squad seems to be missing that extra ingredient that made them unbeatable. With the Round of 16 looming against either Chelsea or Barcelona, Enrique must find a way to reignite his team's spark before their Champions League campaign potentially ends in disappointment.