AS Monaco beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 at the Parc des Princes.

The Ligue 1 clash between Paris Saint-Germain and AS Monaco unfolded under the lights of the Parc des Princes on 4 September 2026. Both clubs entered the match with the expectation of a high-profile encounter, and the atmosphere was charged as the home side looked to extend their lead against a determined Monaco side.

How it unfolded

The first breakthrough came in the 31st minute when Paris Saint-Germain’s defender Marquinhos found the net. The goal was set up by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who delivered a corner that allowed Marquinhos to slot a close-range effort into the high centre of the goal, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead.

Monaco responded in the second half, equalising in the 58th minute. Forward Flávio Nazinho rose to meet a precise delivery from Jordan Teze and headed the ball from very close range into the bottom left corner, restoring parity at 1-1.

The contest grew more physical as the clock ticked past the hour mark. In the 68th minute, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lucas Hernández was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, while on the same minute Monaco’s Jordan Teze also received a booking. Both cautions came without further incident, but they highlighted the growing intensity of the encounter.

Just four minutes later, Monaco seized the lead. In the 72nd minute, Stanis Idumbo unleashed a left-footed shot from a difficult angle on the left side, sending the ball into the top left corner. The strike was assisted by Aleksandr Golovin, whose vision unlocked the defence and secured a 2-1 advantage for the visitors.

The remainder of the match saw Paris Saint-Germain press for an equaliser, but Monaco held firm, preserving their lead until the final whistle.

Standout performers

  • Marquinhos – Scored the opening goal for Paris Saint-Germain in the 31st minute, demonstrating composure inside the box.
  • Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – Provided the decisive corner that set up Marquinhos’s goal, showing the quality of his set-piece delivery.
  • Flávio Nazinho – Netted Monaco’s equaliser with a well-timed header in the 58th minute, capitalising on Jordan Teze’s assist.
  • Jordan Teze – Delivered the cross that Nazinho turned into a goal and also featured in the booking tally.
  • Stanis Idumbo – Scored the winning goal in the 72nd minute, his left-footed strike from a tight angle proving decisive.
  • Aleksandr Golovin – Crafted the assist for Idumbo, his pass threading the defence to create the match-winning opportunity.

Match facts

  • Final score: Paris Saint-Germain 1-2 AS Monaco
  • Scorers:
    • Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain) – 31' (assist: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia)
    • Názinho (AS Monaco) – 58' (assist: Jordan Teze)
    • Stanis Idumbo (AS Monaco) – 72' (assist: Aleksandr Golovin)
  • Bookings:
    • Lucas Hernández (Paris Saint-Germain) – yellow card, 68'
    • Jordan Teze (AS Monaco) – yellow card, 68'
  • Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris

What it means

The victory hands AS Monaco three points and a valuable win on the road, while Paris Saint-Germain return home with a narrow defeat, leaving both sides to reflect on the key moments that shaped the result.