A crucial victory against the double European champions! Despite being behind at the break, AS Monaco showed real resilience to overturn the scoreline against Paris Saint‑Germain and leave the Parc with all three points (1–2). A prestigious win in the headline fixture of Matchday 3 in Ligue 1 McDonald’s, strengthening the Club’s position at the top of the table. Match report ✍️

The game kicks off in a big‑night atmosphere at the Parc des Princes, with more than 1,000 Monaco supporters filling the away section. There’s no settling‑in period either, as Désiré Doué fires the first warning shots, forcing Lukáš Hradecký into a low save from distance (8’) before producing a strong hand to deny him from close range (12’). AS Monaco look well‑organised in the opening half‑hour, but the Finnish keeper can do nothing about Kvaratskhelia’s driven cross, turned in by Marquinhos (1–0, 31’).

Hradecký produces a string of decisive saves 🧤

PSG make their dominance count and immediately force the Rouge et Blanc goalkeeper into a world‑class stop against the Georgian (35’), before he gathers a strike from Ruiz (36’). Filipe Luís’ men try to respond, and Paris Brunner spins and shoots on the turn, but his effort drifts wide (45’+1). After the break, Paris threaten again — first through Akliouche, then from a corner as Vitinha tries his luck from range (55’). Early second‑half warnings, but no damage done.

Teze delivers, Nazinho sparks the comeback 🦾

Instead, Monaco seize their moment. On a rare attacking move, Jordan Teze — just on the pitch — whips in a perfect cross to the far post, where Flavio Nazinho heads home (1–1, 58’)! A first goal in the Diagonal for the Brazilian, restoring belief among his teammates. And rightly so: after a double attempt from Hakimi and Kvaratskhelia, once again denied by a heroic Lukáš Hradecký, the men from the Rock strike again.

Stanis “lightning” Idumbo flips the script! 🔥

A superb team move sees Denis Zakaria link up with Aleksandr Golovin, who slides the perfect pass to Stanis Idumbo. The Belgian winger finishes with power past an helpless Safonov (1–2)! A brilliant goal — his second for AS Monaco — and the 40th Ligue 1 assist for the Russian playmaker. Filipe Luís immediately turns to fresh legs to help protect an advantage that seemed unimaginable at half‑time.

Lukáš “the wall” seals a massive win! 🙌

Paris push hard, and Ferran Torres even finds the net, but his goal is ruled out for an earlier offside by Dembélé (94’). It’s not the last scare either, as the man of the match, Lukáš Hradecký, secures the three points with an extraordinary final save to tip away Dembélé’s curling effort (95’)!

An incredible stop — his ninth of the night — ensuring the Club from the Principality claim victory and remain top of the Ligue 1 standings. DAGHE MUNEGU !!! 🇲🇨

🗓️ MATCH DETAILS:

Friday, September 4, 2026 (21:05)- Parc des Princes

Ligue 1 McDonald’s - Matchday 3: Paris Saint-Germain 1-2 AS Monaco

Half-time: 1-0

Goals: Marquinhos (31e) for Paris; Nazinho (58') and Idumbo (72') for AS Monaco

Yellow cards: Hernandez (68') for Paris; Teze (68') for AS Monaco

Paris: Safonov - Hakimi, Marquinhos ©, Pacho, Zaïre-Emery (Hernandez, 62') - João Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz (Dro Fernandez, 76') - Doué (Torres, 62'), Akliouche (Godts, 69'), Kvaratskhelia (Dembélé, 69')

Substitutes: Chevalier, Hernandez, Zabarnyi, Beraldo, Dro Fernandez, Godts, Mayulu, Dembélé, Torres

Manager: Luis Enrique

AS Monaco: Hradecký - Vanderson (Teze, 52'), Sané, Dier, Nazinho - Zakaria ©, Camara - Coulibaly (Soubeir, 73'), Golovin (Benzahra, 87'), Idumbo (Mawissa, 87') - Brunner (Abline, 73')

Substitutes: Köhn, Mawissa, Teze, Benzahra, Minamino, Soubeir, Touré, Abline, Biereth, Detourbet

Manager: Filipe Luís

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