Kvaratskhelia scores first PSG goal as Paris thwart Monaco 4-1

Paris Saint-Germain face off with AS Monaco at the Parc des Princes on Matchday 21 of the Ligue 1 McDonald's. This game will be the third time that these two teams clash, with Paris coming out victorious each times. Though PSG undoubtedly have psychological advantage, Monaco remain a solid opponent able to take them down.

For this game, Luis Enrique decided to start with Joao Neves at the right back position while Nuno Mendes will occupy the left back position. Hakimi is on the bench, the Moroccan recently recovered from the flu. Furthermore, Warren Zaire-Emery is recovering from an ankle injury sustained against Stuttgart and is unavailable.

Just before this important game, the club officially announced the contract extension of their Spaniard coach, Luis Enrique until 2027.

Paris Saint-Germain's starting XI:Donnarumma; Marquinhos (cap.), Pacho, Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves; Fabian Ruiz, Désiré Doué, Vitinha; Kvaratskhelia, Dembélé, Barcola.

AS Monaco starting XI: Majecki; Mawissa, Kehrer, Caio Henrique, Magassa; Vanderson, Minamino, Zakaria, Akliouche; Embolo, Biereth.

PSG vs AS Monaco :

Paris quickly took command of the game as Vitinha scored a cleverly taken free-kick inside the first six minutes of the match. Just moments before, Minamino missed an incredible chance to put his side in front. Just 10 minutes later, Denis Zakaria put both teams level again, surprising Donnarumma on his near post after a great team movement (17'). Minamino had once again a golden opportunity to score and put his side on top but Willian Pacho's surgical tackle prevented him from doing so.

Both teams went into the half-time break after a very entertaining first half with both side playing an attractive brand of football.

Less than ten minutes into the second half, Barcola fed perfectly Kvaratskhelia for his first goal as a PSG player, putting his side back in front again (54'). Paris took what seemed like a decisive lead as Dembélé scored his 15th league goal after a good combined move with Désiré Doué (57'). Just as the game was nearing its ending, Nuno Mendes delivered a perfect cross to Dembélé for his brace and 16th league goal this season.

Following their third goal of the night and many substitutions, Paris significantly dropped the intensity level with the team seamlessly extending their unbeaten run in the league.

Up next, Paris will travel to the Stade Roudourou to face Stade Brestois for the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Tuesday, 11th of February.