Monaco’s tactical identity under the current regime relies on a PPDA (Passes Per Defensive Action) of 8.4, the lowest in Ligue 1, indicating an intense, proactive press. However, PSG’s ability to bypass the first phase of pressure via Vitinha’s 92% pass completion rate under pressure poses a structural risk. If Monaco fails to trigger the trap in the middle third, they expose a backline that averages a defensive line height of 48.2 meters from their own goal.
Verticality and Wide Overloads
PSG continues to dominate progressive carrying distance, averaging 2,450 meters per 90 minutes. The primary outlet remains the left flank, where the combination of overlapping runs generates 4.2 shot-creating actions per game. Monaco must counter this by utilizing their double-pivot to shade toward the wings, but doing so risks vacating the 'Zone 14' area where PSG’s interior forwards thrive, currently accounting for 35% of their total xG.