Monaco defeated Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 in a Ligue 1 match at Parc des Princes on September 4, moving to the top of the league with 9 points from three consecutive wins [1, 2, 3, 4]. The victory came despite PSG taking an early lead when Marquinhos scored in the 31st minute from a Khvicha Kvaratskhelia assist, a goal confirmed by VAR [1, 2, 4].
Monaco equalized in the 58th minute through a header by Nazinho off a cross from Jordan Teze. The winning goal arrived in the 72nd minute, when Stanis Idumbo fired a powerful shot from a tight angle to secure the three points for Monaco [1, 2, 4].
The result kept PSG winless after three Ligue 1 games this season, their worst start since the 2012-13 campaign [1, 2, 4]. Before the match, PSG announced contract extensions for coach Luis Enrique until 2030 and several key players, signaling confidence in the squad’s future [1, 2, 4].
Coach Luis Enrique downplayed concerns over the poor start, saying, "I'm pleased with what I've seen. It's the beginning of the season. We're not at our best yet, but we deserved to win this match. That's football, it's a s---ty sport. I've seen a lot of positive things. The xG [expected goals] are in our favor. How do I explain it? Football is sometimes inexplicable. I'd like to highlight the players' mentality. It will be an exciting championship. We need to prepare for the future" [4].
Defender Lucas Hernández also urged focus on PSG’s upcoming Champions League campaign, stating, "Against Monaco in recent years, we've struggled to win. We need to refocus for the Champions League; it's our competition. I have confidence in this team and this coach" [4].
On the same matchday, Lyon secured a 3-1 victory over AJ Auxerre with goals from Ernest Nuamah, Felix Bacher and Zachary Athekame [1, 2]. Meanwhile, Monaco left Folarin Balogun out of their squad following a collapsed transfer deal to Everton [4].
