PSG Falls to Monaco in Thrilling Encounter
Paris Saint-Germain hosted AS Monaco at the Parc des Princes on March 6, 2026, in a match that ended with a surprising score of 3-2, marking PSG’s first home loss of the season in Ligue 1.
This match was the fourth meeting between PSG and Monaco in the 2025/26 season, following a 3-2 victory for PSG in the first leg of their Champions League playoffs and a 2-2 draw in the return leg.
PSG’s manager Luis Enrique faced challenges as he was without key players Fabian Ruiz, João Neves, and Ndjantou due to injuries. Despite this, PSG’s starting XI included notable players such as Safonov, Hakimi, and Kvaratskhelia.
Monaco opened the scoring in the 27th minute with a goal from Akliouche, putting PSG on the back foot early in the match. The visitors doubled their lead in the 55th minute with a goal from Golovin, further complicating PSG’s efforts to recover.
In the 71st minute, PSG’s Bradley Barcola managed to reduce the deficit, giving the home crowd a glimmer of hope. However, just two minutes later, Folarin Balogun restored Monaco’s two-goal lead, making it 3-1.
Despite a spirited performance, PSG could not find an equalizer, and the match concluded with a final score of 3-2 in favor of Monaco. This result adds to the intensity of the rivalry between the two clubs, which has grown following their recent Champions League encounters.
Looking ahead, Paris Saint-Germain will host Chelsea on Wednesday in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16, as they seek to bounce back from this disappointing defeat.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full impact of injuries on PSG’s lineup for the upcoming matches.
