PSG Strengthens Ligue 1 Lead as Monaco's Struggles Continue
Paris Saint-Germain remains dominant while Monaco falters, raising stakes for both clubs' upcoming Champions League matches.
- Paris Saint-Germain leads Ligue 1 with a 12-point advantage after maintaining strong form in domestic competitions and the Coupe de France.
- Monaco's 2-1 loss to Montpellier, Ligue 1's bottom-ranked team, marks their fourth consecutive league match without a win and drops them to fourth place.
- Monaco's defeat comes as their Champions League qualification hopes hang in the balance, with a critical match against Aston Villa scheduled for Tuesday.
- PSG prepares to face Manchester City in the Champions League, where both teams are under pressure to secure points to advance in the new competition format.
- PSG bolstered their squad with the acquisition of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli for €70 million, highlighting their financial strength and ambition.