AS Monaco Claims Victory Over PSG
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 of the Ligue 1 season, a significant setback for the reigning champions.
Maghnes Akliouche opened the scoring for Monaco in the 27th minute, giving the visitors an early lead. Aleksandr Golovin doubled the advantage in the 55th minute, putting 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’s outcome.
Following this defeat, PSG remained four points clear of second-placed Racing Lens in the Ligue 1 standings. Meanwhile, Monaco’s victory propelled them to fifth place with a total of 40 points.
This match came on the heels of PSG’s previous encounter with Monaco in the Champions League playoffs, where PSG had eliminated their rivals. The stakes were high as PSG prepared to host Chelsea in the Champions League shortly after this Ligue 1 clash.
In a near miss for Monaco, Simon Adingra struck the crossbar just two minutes before the end of the match, which could have extended their lead further.
As the 2025/26 Ligue 1 season continues, observers will be keen to see how PSG rebounds from this defeat and how Monaco builds on this momentum in the coming matches.
