Advanced analytics and historical data give PSG a dominant edge to advance in the Champions League after their first-leg triumph.

Substitute Desire Doue inspired holders Paris St-Germain to an impressive comeback against 10-man Monaco in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase play-off tie.

PSG beat Monaco in Leg 1 of the UEFA Champions League Knockout Round Play-offs lead by its young super star Désiré Doué who scored a brace along with a third goal for the reigning champions by defender Achraf Hakimi.

American forward Folarin Balogun took less than one minute to give Monaco the lead against Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League playoff on Tuesday.

Germain head coach Luis Enrique on Wednesday paid tribute to his side's mental strength after they overturned a two-goal deficit against Monaco to win 3-2 at the Stade Louis II.

Doue was only summoned off the bench in the 27th minute following an injury to Ousmane Dembele, but he joined Folarin Balogun in grabbing a brace, either side of helping to create a goal for Achraf Ha

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia saw a shot blocked by the alert Wout Faes when PSG recovered sufficiently to mount a response but despite modest possession, Monaco managed to double their lead in the 19th minute.