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Doue inspires PSG to comeback Champions League win in Monaco

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Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Desire Doue celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off first leg vs AS Monacoat the Stade Louis II on February 17, 2026. [Valery HACHE / AFP]

Paris Saint-Germain recovered from a shambolic start as Desire Doue inspired a comeback from two goals down to beat Monaco 3-2 in the principality in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase play-off tie on Tuesday.

United States star Folarin Balogun opened the scoring after just 55 seconds and found the net again on 18 minutes to put Monaco in control against their French Ligue 1 rivals at the Stade Louis II.

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