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 on March 6, 2026. This match marked PSG’s first home defeat in Ligue 1 for the 2025-26 season.
Maghnes Akliouche opened the scoring for Monaco in the 27th minute, giving the visitors an early lead. Aleksandr Golovin doubled Monaco’s advantage with a goal in the 55th minute, putting PSG under significant pressure.
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 boasting 40 points. Meanwhile, PSG remains four points clear of second-placed Racing Lens, maintaining their position at the top of the table.
In a near miss, Simon Adingra struck the crossbar for Monaco just two minutes before the match concluded, further emphasizing their dominance in the game.
This match comes on the heels of a previous encounter between PSG and Monaco in the Champions League playoffs, adding an extra layer of intensity to their rivalry.
Looking ahead, PSG will host Chelsea in the Champions League, a crucial match that will test their resilience following this unexpected defeat.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the implications of this match on PSG’s overall strategy as they prepare for the upcoming Champions League clash.
