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Monaco Stuns Liverpool 3-2 in Preseason Friendly

8/9/2026

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Summary

Monaco Upsets Liverpool

AS Monaco defeated Liverpool 3-2 at Anfield in a preseason friendly on 9 August 2026.
Liverpool led 2-0 through Alexander Isak (16') and Florian Wirtz (29') before Monaco rallied.
Andoni Iraola debuted at Anfield, fielding a side with Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Victor Muñoz, while 11 late changes sparked defensive worries and a loan pursuit for Ronald Araújo before the 23 August Premier League opener.

Summary

Monaco Secures Spot

Monaco’s seventh-place Ligue 1 finish gives a UEFA Conference League spot, requiring a win over the loser of Ferencváros vs Górnik Zabrze.
The tie streams live on All Red Video and LFCTV, with CBS Sports (US) as a partner.
Pre-season includes an England camp, a Coventry City friendly Friday, and a Hungary or Poland tour next week.
Coach Filipe Luís named a squad with veterans Lukáš Hradecký, Eric Dier, Paul Pogba and several young prospects.

History

Historical Context

On 25 May 2005 Liverpool erased a 3-0 halftime deficit to beat AC Milan on penalties at Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium, a match often regarded as one of the tournament’s best. Monaco’s 3-2 comeback over Liverpool at Anfield on 9 August 2026 mirrors that dramatic reversal, showing how historic European turnarounds continue to shape preseason expectations and club resilience.

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Monaco Upsets Liverpool

AS Monaco defeated Liverpool 3-2 at Anfield in a preseason friendly on 9 August 2026.
Liverpool led 2-0 through Alexander Isak (16') and Florian Wirtz (29') before Monaco rallied.
Andoni Iraola debuted at Anfield, fielding a side with Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Victor Muñoz, while 11 late changes sparked defensive worries and a loan pursuit for Ronald Araújo before the 23 August Premier League opener.

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