Filipe Luís steers Monaco to Ligue 1 lead while urging caution
At the Stade Louis II, newly‑appointed Monaco manager Filipe Luís surveyed his side after a flawless start to the French league, where his team sit top with 13 points from five matches and remain unbeaten in the opening phase of the campaign.
Ligue 1 dominance and cautious ambition
The Brazilian ex‑full‑back is careful not to look too far ahead. “We are not thinking about the title. It is not realistic. We know the club’s situation. I am ambitious, very, very ambitious, but we have to think about one game at a time,” he told French radio RMC.
His early results have made him the season’s biggest talking point., Spain’s leading sports daily, described Luís as “invincible” and suggested he threatens the PSG throne in France. Foto: Reprodução/X/@AS_Monaco. Monaco’s 2‑1 victory over the Parisians at the Parc des Princes underscored that claim.
European challenge and PSG rivalry
PSG sit sixth with eight points after an uneven start, yet remain favourites for the title. “We cannot compare ourselves to them. PSG have won the last two Champions Leagues. They are not only the best team in France in the last two seasons, but the best in the world,” Luís added.
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Beyond Ligue 1, Monaco compete in the UEFA Conference League, the third‑tier competition in Europa. They progressed past Poland’s Górnik Zabrze in the knockout round and now face Bulgaria’s CSKA Sofia in their group‑stage debut.
Luís says a full assessment will only come at season’s end when the numbers are clear. “We know the reality, it will be a very long season. Many things can happen. In the end, we will see the true level of our team and hope to finish as high as possible in the table,” he highlighted.
The interview aired on RMC, France’s prominent sports radio channel, giving Luís a platform to outline his philosophy. The photo accompanying the story bears the credit ‘Reprodução/X/@AS_Monaco’, confirming the club’s official involvement in the coverage.
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