AS Monaco triumphed over Paris Saint-Germain with a 3-1 victory, marking PSG’s first home defeat this Ligue 1 season. The match showcased key performances from both sides.
AS Monaco Shocks PSG with 3-1 Victory
In a surprising turn of events, AS Monaco defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 at the Parc des Princes, marking PSG’s first home defeat of the Ligue 1 season. This result has significant implications for both teams in the league standings.
Maghnes Akliouche opened the scoring for Monaco in the 27th minute, giving the visitors an early lead. Aleksandr Golovin doubled the advantage with a goal in the 55th minute, leaving PSG in a challenging position.
Bradley Barcola managed to score a consolation goal for PSG in the 71st minute, but Folarin Balogun quickly restored Monaco’s two-goal lead just two minutes later, sealing the match at 3-1.
With this victory, Monaco climbed to fifth place in the Ligue 1 standings, now holding 40 points. Meanwhile, PSG remains four points clear of second-placed Racing Lens, despite the setback.
This match was the fourth encounter between PSG and Monaco in the 2025/26 season, with PSG having previously eliminated Monaco in the Champions League playoffs. In their earlier meetings, PSG won 3-2 in the first leg and drew 2-2 in the return leg.
Notably, Simon Adingra came close to adding to Monaco’s tally, hitting the crossbar just two minutes before the end of the match.
Looking ahead, PSG will host Chelsea in the Champions League on March 10, 2026, as they aim to bounce back from this defeat.
Overall, the match showcased the competitive nature of Ligue 1, with Monaco proving they can challenge the league leaders effectively.
