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Monaco Shocks PSG with 3-1 Victory, Ends Home Streak

3/9/2026

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Summary

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AS Monaco defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 at Parc des Princes, marking PSG's first home loss in Ligue 1 this season.
Maghnes Akliouche opened the scoring for AS Monaco.
Aleksandr Golovin added Monaco's second goal.
Folarin Balogun scored Monaco's third.
Monaco moved to fifth place under coach Sébastien Pocognoli and are unbeaten in their last seven Ligue 1 matches.

History

Historical Context

In the 2017–18 Ligue 1 season, AS Monaco ended Paris Saint-Germain's five-year title reign by securing the championship with 95 points, compared to PSG's 87. This victory marked a significant shift in French football dynamics, as Monaco's resurgence under coach Sébastien Pocognoli indicated a growing competitive rivalry, challenging PSG's dominance in the league.

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Story summary

AS Monaco defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 at Parc des Princes, marking PSG's first home loss in Ligue 1 this season.
Maghnes Akliouche opened the scoring for AS Monaco.
Aleksandr Golovin added Monaco's second goal.
Folarin Balogun scored Monaco's third.
Monaco moved to fifth place under coach Sébastien Pocognoli and are unbeaten in their last seven Ligue 1 matches.

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