Paris Saint-Germain mounted a remarkable 3-2 comeback against AS Monaco in their Champions League playoff first leg, despite losing Ousmane Dembélé to injury. Désiré Doué came off the bench to score twice and set up another, overturning a two-goal deficit at Stade Louis II. Monaco's Folarin Balogun had netted twice in the first 20 minutes to put the hosts in control.

Monaco's advantage evaporated after Aleksandr Golovin's red card early in the second half left them playing with 10 men. The dismissal proved costly as PSG capitalized with goals from Achraf Hakimi and Doué's late winner. Vitinha's missed penalty just before Dembélé's departure could have made the task even harder for the visitors, who now hold a slender advantage heading to Parc des Princes.

The dramatic turnaround showcased PSG's resilience and depth, with Doué's impact performance highlighting Luis Enrique's tactical flexibility. Monaco's inability to hold their lead despite the numerical advantage raises questions about their European pedigree, while PSG's comeback demonstrates why they remain favorites to advance despite the narrow scoreline.