The Champions League is one of the most prestigious football competitions in Europe, and this year's edition saw two French teams battling it out for glory: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Monaco.

Paris St Germain, or PSG as they're commonly known, has been one of the most successful clubs in European football over recent years, having won several major trophies including the UEFA Champions League twice. However, their opponents, Monaco, were also a force to be reckoned with, especially under their current coach, Vahid Halilhodžić.

The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams showing great skill and determination on the pitch. PSG started well and took the lead through a goal from Kylian Mbappe in the first half. However, Monaco fought back and equalized before the interval through a goal from Benjamin Mendy.

The second half saw more of the same, with both teams creating chances but unable to break the deadlock. In the 86th minute, PSG had another chance to win the game when a header from Angel Di Maria was blocked by a defender, but the ball fell kindly for Mbappe who scored his second goal of the night to give PSG a 2-1 lead.

Monaco then responded in style, scoring a late goal through a penalty kick from Anthony Martial to draw level at 2-2. The game went into extra time, where PSG showed their dominance, winning the penalty shootout 5-4 to secure a thrilling victory.

As expected, the result will have significant implications for both teams' chances of success in the upcoming season. PSG, who have already secured a mid-season title, will now look to defend their Champions League crown while Monaco will have to work hard to bounce back and try and make up ground on their rivals.

Overall, this Champions League clash was a thrilling spectacle that showcased the talent and skill of both PSG and Monaco. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the season unfolds and whether either team can build on their impressive performances so far.