AS Monaco Shocks PSG with 3-1 Victory
In a surprising turn of events, AS Monaco defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 at the Parc des Princes on March 6, 2026. This match marked PSG’s first home defeat of the Ligue 1 season, a significant upset for the reigning champions.
Maghnes Akliouche opened the scoring for Monaco in the 27th minute, setting the tone for the match. Aleksandr Golovin doubled the lead for Monaco in the 55th minute, leaving PSG struggling to respond.
Bradley Barcola managed to score a consolation goal for PSG in the 71st minute, but Folarin Balogun quickly restored Monaco’s two-goal advantage just two minutes later, sealing the victory for the visitors.
With this win, Monaco climbed to fifth place in the Ligue 1 standings, accumulating 40 points. Meanwhile, PSG remains four points clear of second-placed Racing Lens, maintaining their position at the top of the table.
This match comes on the heels of PSG’s recent success in eliminating Monaco from the Champions League playoffs, highlighting the competitive nature of their encounters. PSG will now shift their focus to their upcoming Champions League match against Chelsea.
As the season progresses, observers will be keen to see how PSG responds to this setback and whether Monaco can build on their momentum from this victory.
