Monaco's comeback puts PSG under pressure at Parc des Princes

Monaco's 2‑1 victory at the Parc des Princes (FT) means the visitors leap to the top of French Ligue 1 while Paris Saint-Germain tumble to 12th, extending a winless start to three games and placing Luis Enrique’s side under intense scrutiny.

PSG took the initiative after 31 minutes when captain Marquinhos headed a close‑range effort past Monaco keeper Matvey Safonov. Luis Enrique, who has recently signed a contract extension, saw his side defend the lead despite Monaco failing to register a shot on target before the break.

Thirteen minutes into the second half Flavio Nazinho restored parity, meeting Jordan Teze’s cross at the back post. Fourteen minutes later Stanis Idumbo rifled the ball past Safonov at his near post to give Monaco the lead.

The defeat marks the first occasion PSG have surrendered a half‑time lead and lost the match since March 2021, when Nantes overturned a similar advantage. The setback highlights the fragility of PSG’s defensive organisation in the closing stages.

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Monaco, who last lifted the Ligue 1 crown in 2017, maintain a 100 percent start to the French Ligue 1 League and move to the summit of the table after the win. The win also marks their first away triumph over PSG in recent years.

Meanwhile the Champions League holders have now failed to win any of their three domestic fixtures, still searching for their first Ligue 1 triumph of the season. Their domestic drought contrasts sharply with their recent Champions League success.

The loss leaves PSG entrenched in 12th place and intensifies pressure on Luis Enrique as critics question the squad’s ability to translate European success into domestic dominance. Supporters and pundits alike are calling for tactical adjustments as the season progresses.