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Paris Brunner helps Monaco beat CSKA Sofia in Conference League opener
Monaco beat CSKA Sofia 2-1 in Sofia in their opening match of the Conference League campaign.
German forward Paris Brunner scored Monaco’s first goal and assisted on their second.
The result came while Brunner was serving a suspension in Ligue 1, France’s top league.
He said the match was difficult and praised the home team and the stadium atmosphere.
Brunner said winning the first match was the main thing, while adding that his own performance was not perfect.
He said the victory should help the team prepare for its next match.
Monaco are next due to face Lorient in Ligue 1, while Brunner also looked ahead to playing German side Freiburg in the Conference League.
Monaco beat CSKA Sofia 2-1 away in their opening Conference League match.
Paris Brunner scored Monaco’s first goal and assisted its second.
The German forward was involved in both goals despite being suspended for two Ligue 1 matches.
Brunner said the match was difficult but the most important thing was to win.
He said Monaco could now focus on its next Ligue 1 match against Lorient.
- Who
- Monaco and CSKA Sofia.
- What
- Monaco beat CSKA Sofia 2-1 in their Conference League opener, with Paris Brunner involved in both goals.
- When
- Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Where
- Sofia, Bulgaria.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Brunner returned to Monaco’s starting lineup after missing a Ligue 1 match against Toulouse through suspension.
Monaco beat CSKA Sofia 2-1 away in its opening Conference League match.
Brunner spoke to journalists in the mixed zone and said Monaco’s win was the most important thing.
- Final score
- Monaco 2-1 CSKA Sofia
- Competition
- Conference League
- Venue
- Sofia
- Paris Brunner
- Scored once and assisted Monaco’s second goal
- Brunner’s season tally
- Seven goals in all competitions
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What people are saying
But the most important thing is that we managed to win.
I am German and will play against a team from my country, so such a match is always special.
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