AS Monaco 3-2 Paris Saint-Germain: Player Ratings as a late Cesc Fabregas penalty completes memorable comeback | Ligue 1 2020-21

PSG lost in stunning fashion to Monaco as their winning run came to an end
PSG lost in stunning fashion to Monaco as their winning run came to an end

PSG's eight-game winning run came to an untimely end after AS Monaco fought-back from two goals down to win 3-2 at the Stade Louis II. This was only the third time the Monegasques won against the Parisiens in 17 domestic games, but one they'll remember for a very long time.

Kylian Mbappe struck twice for the visitors in the first half, but a Kevin Volland brace coupled with a late penalty from Cesc Fabregas wiped out the lead and secured all three points for Niko Kovac's side.

Here's are the ratings for all the players on the night.


PSG Player Ratings

Kylian Mbappe scored against his former club once again
Kylian Mbappe scored against his former club once again

Keylor Navas - 6.5/10

Tough night for the Costa Rican, who was let down by the ineptitude of his defenders and ended up conceding thrice. Before calamity struck, though, he was assured on the night and saved Volland's nicely struck free-kick in the opening exchanges.

Colin Dagba - 6/10

The 22-year-old got a rare start at the right-back but failed to justify his inclusion, offering next to nothing on both ends of the pitch.

Abou Diallo - 4/10

It was a calamitous night for Diallo, who undid all the good work in the first half with some horrific defending in the second. The Frenchman inadvertently fed Volland for his second goal, before getting sent off for hauling him down inside the area.

Presnel Kimpembe - 7/10

Kimpembe looked nervous at times, but overall, it was a good performance from the France international. He made seven clearances — the most in the match — and three interceptions.

Layvin Kurzawa - 6/10

While he was good offensively, Kurzawa did not look solid at the back and nearly conceded the equalizer with a horrendous backpass in the first half. He also failed to track Fabregas in the build-up to Voland's second goal.

Angel Di Maria - 7/10

Another assist for the Argentine great, who played a lovely through-ball which sliced the Monaco defense open and set Mbappe on his way for the opening goal. He was ineffective thereafter until his substitution at the hour mark.

Danilo Pereira - 6.5/10

Mbappe's opening goal was down to Danilo, who pounced on a loose ball and fed Di Maria to start the move. However, aside from that, he was shaky, failed to time his challenges and even conceded an early free-kick in a dangerous position.

Rafinha - 6.5/10

Back in the line-up after a long time, Rafinha started the match brightly and won the penalty for his side. The former Barcelona star, however, declined after the break.

Pablo Sarabia - 6.5/10

Not the best night for Sarabia, who although laid a key pass early on, didn't find much luck going forward for most of the match. He was also dispossessed thrice— the joint-most in the game.

Kylian Mbappe - 8/10

The French phenom continued his hot streak with another brace, taking his tally to nine for the season and seven against his former side. He was unlucky to have a third ruled out in the first half, but Tuchel's decision to take him off instead of the ineffective Kean when the tie was in the balance was perplexing.

Mosie Kean - 6/10

No goals for the young Italian today and he never looked like scoring either, besides in that one moment where his shot came off the post. One of his quietest games of the season thus far.


PSG substitutes

Alessandro Florenzi - N/A

The Italian came on for the final few minutes of the match, so he didn't see much of the ball.

Kays Ruiz-Atil - 6/10

The 18-year-old looked sloppy in possession and even gave away a couple of fouls.

Leandro Paredes - 6/10

Besides the accuracy of passes, there was nothing major to write home about him.

Mitchel Bakker - 6/10

Bakker came on Kurzawa in a like-for-like substitution but didn't prove to be an upgrade by any stretch of the imagination, as he cut an anonymous figure on the left flank.


Monaco Player Ratings

Monaco produced one of their best comebacks in recent memory
Monaco produced one of their best comebacks in recent memory

Vito Mannone - 6/10

There was nothing the former Arsenal goalkeeper could've done about both PSG goals. He ended the match with two shots saves.

Chrislain Matsima - 7/10

The 18-year-old held his ground against Mbappe down the right flank. He won two tackles and completed 80% of his passes.

Axel Disasi - 7/10

Disasi, back in the lineup today, was a rock in the defense, making four tackles, three clearances, and two interceptions. However, he could've done better to prevent Mbappe's opening goal.

Benoît Badiashile - 7/10

The 19-year-old complemented Disasi well and besides a one poor pass towards the end of the first-half which led to Mbappe's disallowed goal, he was solid. He made six interceptions on the night — the most by any player — and also three clearances.

Fodé Ballo-Touré - 6/10

Arguably the weakest link in the defense today, Ballo-Toure left a lot to be desired on both ends of the pitch.

Sofiane Diop - 7/10

A calming presence in the midfield. He made some good passes and also tested Navas early on with a good effort.

Aurélien Tchouaméni - 7.5/10

The youngster had a great night in central midfield for Monaco and made a huge impact in both boxes. He was involved in both of Volland's goals, completed seven dribbles, two tackles and three interceptions. Colossal performance from the teenager.

Youssouf Fofana - 7/10

A mixed bag of a night for Fofana. He conceded a penalty early on but was heavily involved in the attack, as he completed three key passes and dribbles apiece.

Gelson Martins - 6.5/10

Attacking-wise, he offered little but was crucial defensively, as he attempted to break PSG's play with four tackles and one interception. Martins, however, was dribbled past more often than any other player on the pitch.

Willem Geubbels - 6/10

Monaco created a few chances in the first half, but Guebbels was non-existent throughout. He failed to muster a single shot on goal and was hooked at the break for Fabregas.

Kevin Volland - 8.5/10

Arguably his best night for Monaco since arriving from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer. Volland was at the heart of the fairytale comeback, as he netted twice in quick succession to bring his side level before winning the decisive penalty.


Monaco Substitutes

Niko Kovac congrats Fabregas for his match-winning penalty
Niko Kovac congrats Fabregas for his match-winning penalty

Cesc Fabregas - 7.5/10

An inspired substitution from Kovac, as the former Barcelona and Chelsea man assisted Volland's equalizer and dispatched the match-winning penalty with aplomb.

Caio Henrique Oliveira Silva - 6.5/10

The Brazilian made his Monaco debut by coming off the bench at half-time with Fabregas but unlike him, he failed to have any sort of impact in the game.

Florentino Luis - N/A

The first of three players to be introduced after the end of normal time, Luis didn't see much of the ball to warrant a rating.

Stevan Jovetic - N/A

He was subbed on in the second minute of stoppage time and barely had a touch of the ball.

Eliot Motazo - N/A

He came on for the final few seconds of the match and barely got a whiff of the ball.


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