PSG loses to Monaco on the 3rd day of Ligue 1

The big start at the Parc des Princes was the best time to finally launch PSG's season in Ligue 1, but the capital club once again showed that it was not yet at its best level. The five-time reigning French champion was overthrown by an opportunistic Monaco team on Friday September 4 (1-2), on the third day.

Scorer for the second meeting in a row, Marquinhos had shown the way to a PSG who were initially very diligent and determined to achieve a result other than a draw. Already a scorer in Lille, the Brazilian captain cut a powerful cross from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (31st) with his chest. Behind, the opportunity to make the break presented itself twice for the Parisians, but Lukas Hradecky opposed the distant attempt of "Kvara" (35th), then the crossbar said no to Maghnes Akliouche (48th), he who was returning to his training club.

A lesson in Monegasque realism

Quite discreet until this moment of the match, ASM seized its chance just before the hour mark. A very good cross from Aleksandr Golovin for Jordan Teze at the far post brought the Parisian defense to its knees. The Dutchman delivered a perfect cross to Nazinho, author of the equalizer, with a header (58th).

If Luis Enrique's men immediately resumed their domination to try to regain control of the match, the second goal never came. And ASM hit the mark with its second shot on target of the match thanks to Stanis Idumbo (72nd), who came to force Matvey Safonov's tight angle. Four shots (including two on target and a total of 0.52 xG) and 32% possession were enough for the Monegasques to clinch victory on Friday evening.

However, we believed until the final whistle that the Parisians would eventually find a way to equalize, like against Rennes (2-2) and like against Lille (2-2). Coming into play for the last 25 minutes, Ousmane Dembélé almost put on the costume of the savior. Decisive passer - but offside - on Ferran Torres's disallowed goal (84th), he touched the corner in added time (90th+3), and above all pushed Lukas Hradecky into an exceptional save on the last action. The Finnish goalkeeper brought his superb curled shot from the top corner with the opposite hand (90th+4).

Luis Enrique pleads bad luck

PSG therefore suffered its third defeat in a row against Monaco in Ligue 1. When ASM sits at the top of Ligue 1 with three victories in three games (9 points), the capital club only has two small points. This is his lowest total after three matches in a Ligue 1 season since the 2007-2008 season.