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Monaco Complete Comeback as PSG’s Ligue 1 Struggles Continue
Paris Saint-Germain lost 2-1 to Monaco at home on Friday.
PSG scored first through their captain, Marquinhos.
Monaco equalized after halftime through Flavio Nazinho.
Stanis Idumbo then scored the winning goal for Monaco.
This gave Monaco three wins from three league matches.
PSG have not won any of their first three Ligue 1 games.
PSG have two points and are seven points behind Monaco.
PSG’s coach Luis Enrique said his team deserved to win because it created more chances.
The result came shortly before PSG’s Champions League title defense begins.
AS Monaco defeated Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 at the Parc des Princes on Friday.
Marquinhos gave PSG the lead before Flavio Nazinho and Stanis Idumbo completed Monaco’s comeback.
Monaco remained perfect after three matches, moving top of Ligue 1 with nine points.
PSG have collected two points from three league matches and trail Monaco by seven points.
Luis Enrique agreed to a three-year contract extension, keeping him at PSG until 2030.
- Who
- Paris Saint-Germain and AS Monaco, with goals from Marquinhos, Flavio Nazinho and Stanis Idumbo.
- What
- AS Monaco beat PSG 2-1 after coming from behind.
- Where
- The Parc des Princes.
- When
- Friday; PSG’s next Champions League match is scheduled for next week.
- Why
- Monaco scored twice after halftime, while PSG could not convert its chances into another goal.
PSG’s View
Monaco’s View
Assessment of the match
PSG’s View
Luis Enrique said PSG clearly deserved to win, created many more chances and were denied by Monaco’s goalkeeper.
Monaco’s View
Monaco’s second-half response produced the decisive goals and secured a comeback victory.
Second-half turning point
PSG’s View
PSG took the lead and appeared on course for a much-needed home victory, but could not protect it.
Monaco’s View
Monaco recovered after halftime, equalized through Nazinho and went ahead through Idumbo.
League outlook
PSG’s View
PSG’s domestic start has been poor, with two points from three matches before their Champions League title defense.
Monaco’s View
Monaco remained perfect after three matches and moved alone to the top of Ligue 1.
Key facts
- Result
- AS Monaco 2-1 Paris Saint-Germain
- Opening goal
- Marquinhos scored for PSG in the 31st minute.
- Equalizer
- Flavio Nazinho brought Monaco level in the 58th minute.
- Winning goal
- Stanis Idumbo scored in the 72nd minute.
- Monaco’s record
- Three wins from three Ligue 1 matches; nine points.
- PSG’s record
- Two points from three Ligue 1 matches.
- Coaching contract
- Luis Enrique signed a three-year extension through 2030.
- Upcoming fixture
- Slovan Bratislava are scheduled to visit PSG next week in the Champions League.
Quotes
Luis Enrique
Paris Saint-Germain head coach
“I saw the game and it was the typical game in which we were better than the opposition and created a lot more chances, but the opposition goalkeeper was the best player on the pitch.”
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“Balogun is a Monaco player and as long as he is a Monaco player, and when he is fit, he will be available to help the club”
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