Paris Saint-Germain suffered a 2-1 defeat against AS Monaco at the Parc des Princes during the third day of Ligue 1, according to match reports.
First-Half Control and Marquinhos Opener
Monaco struggled to find an offensive rhythm before the interval. Paris entered the locker room holding a deserved 1-0 advantage.
Monaco Second-Half Comeback
In the 60th minute, defender Teze delivered a precise cross to the back post, where Nazinho arrived to head past goalkeeper Matvey Safonov, leveling the score at 1-1.
Monaco completed the turnaround in the 76th minute. Following a rapid midfield surge by Denis Zakaria, Aleksandr Golovin shifted the ball to Idumbo inside the box. The substitute winger struck a firm shot from a tight angle past Safonov to put Monaco ahead 2-1.
Paris pushed hard for an equalizer in the closing stages. Ousmane Dembélé curled a shot just wide in the 93rd minute, and Lukas Hradecky made a crucial save on Dembélé’s stoppage-time effort to preserve Monaco’s advantage. Ferran Torres also had an 84th-minute goal disallowed for offside.
Managerial and Player Reactions
Speaking to Ligue 1+ after the final whistle, PSG manager Luis Enrique described the loss as inexplicable. According to Luis Enrique, his team deserved to win based on the chances created, but he acknowledged that football can be unpredictable and accepted responsibility for the outcome.
Defender Lucas Hernandez noted in a post-match interview that a four-match winless run is rare for the club. Hernandez stated that the team needs to regain its physical footing quickly, pointing to the arrivals of several new attacking players who are still adapting to the tactical system.
Monaco midfielder Denis Zakaria praised his side’s resilience. According to Zakaria, Monaco knew opportunities would arise if they stayed compact during Paris’s dominant first-half spells, and the squad capitalized on those spaces after the break.
The result leaves Monaco with three victories from three matches, extending their early lead at the top of the table, while Paris Saint-Germain prepares to shift focus to upcoming fixtures.