AS Monaco reclaimed the top spot in Ligue 1 on September 4, 2026, by rallying to defeat Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 at the Parc des Princes, Paris, France. The loss leaves Paris Saint-Germain winless through their opening three matches of the campaign, coinciding with coach Luis Enrique’s contract extension.
Monaco’s Comeback and Paris Saint-Germain’s Slow Start
AS Monaco marched into Paris and secured a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain on Friday, claiming a perfect haul of nine points from their opening three fixtures of the new campaign. The visitors stand alone as the only team remaining in Ligue 1 with a 100% record.
Paris Saint-Germain opened the scoring in the first half when Marquinhos bundled in a cross from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia across the six-yard box. After a video assistant referee check to see the Brazilian had not used his arm, the goal stood. The strike marked the second goal in as many games for Marquinhos, who does not score many, having also netted in the 2-2 draw with Lille last time out.
Monaco levelled after 58 minutes as Nazinho headed in from close range following Jordan Teze’s cross in the first effort on target for the visitors. Monaco turned the game on its head when they grabbed a second goal after 72 minutes as Stanis Idumbo worked a shooting chance on the left-hand side of the box and rifled his powerful shot into the net from a tight angle.
Paris Saint-Germain defender Lucas Hernandez expressed confidence in the squad despite the early stumble. Yes, it’s rare (the winless start to the season) but it’s also part of football,
Hernandez said. I think we’re all on the right track. There are a lot of attacking players who have left, a lot of new ones. It’s up to us to put them in the best positions so that they adapt to our system, which is difficult because we have a lot of mobility. But I’m confident, about this team, about this coach, even if the start of the season is not as we wanted.
Contract Extensions Overshadowed by Defeat
The fixture at the Parc des Princes arrived amid a flurry of club announcements regarding player and staff retention. Paris Saint-Germain announced before kick-off that coach Luis Enrique had extended his deal until 2030. Alongside the managerial commitment, the club announced that Lucas Beraldo, Senny Mayulu, Joao Neves, Willian Pacho and Fabian Ruiz had also signed new deals, but their night turned sour with a defeat.
The flurry of renewals aimed to secure long-term stability for Paris Saint-Germain playing their first home match of the season.
- Lucas Beraldo
- Senny Mayulu
- Joao Neves
- Willian Pacho
- Fabian Ruiz
Despite the administrative stability off the pitch, the night turned sour on the field as the team’s winless start extended, leaving Luis Enrique’s men having now gone four matches without a win.
Lyon Cruises Past Auxerre in Domestic Action
Elsewhere in Ligue 1 play on September 4, 2026, Olympique Lyonnais cruised to a 3-1 victory over visiting AJ Auxerre as Ernest Nuamah scored and provided an assist.
Lyon took the lead in the 28th minute when Felix Bacher rose highest to meet Nuamah’s corner. Zachary Athekame added a second three minutes later with a low shot from the edge of the box, but Auxerre equalised before halftime through Cameron Archer’s first goal for the club. Lyon restored their two-goal advantage when Nuamah cut inside and curled a superb shot into the net soon after halftime.
The home side might have had a fourth but Kail Boudache struck the woodwork with a late effort, sealing the 3-1 scoreline to give Lyon a comfortable three points.
