Monaco Defeats PSG in Ligue 1, Golovin Scores Against Compatriot Safonov

Monaco secured a 3-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the 25th round of the French Ligue 1, with Russian midfielder Aleksandr Golovin scoring the winning goal against his compatriot, goalkeeper Matvey Safonov.

Golovin’s Decisive Goal

Golovin entered the match as a substitute in the 54th minute and scored just 24 seconds later. The play developed from a pass by Mamadou Coulibaly to Folarin Balogun, who was intercepted by Vitinha. Vitinha’s interception, although, directly set up Golovin for a shot into the lower right corner, leaving Safonov with no chance to save it. Source

Match Details and Standings

The match concluded with a final score of 3-1 in favor of Monaco. This goal marks Golovin’s third in the current Ligue 1 season, accompanied by six assists in 28 appearances. Safonov has participated in 13 matches this season, conceding 15 goals and achieving five clean sheets. Source

As of March 7, 2026, PSG leads the French league table with 57 points, while Monaco holds the fifth position with 40 points. Source

Upcoming Matches

PSG’s next match is scheduled for March 21st, an away game against Nice. Monaco will host Brest on March 14th. Source

Golovin’s Performance and Save by Safonov

Later in the match, Golovin nearly scored a second goal, but his long-range shot was impressively saved by Safonov. Source, Source