2-1! Simeone's 41-year-old disciple defeats Paris, leads team to five straight wins and top of Ligue 1, already winning eight titles as a coach

On September 5 Beijing time, a clash between two traditional giants took place in the third round of Ligue 1. Paris, 14-time Ligue 1 champions, hosted Monaco, an eight-time Ligue 1 champion. Monaco earned all three points away from home, giving young coach Felipe another highlight in his coaching career. 2-1! Simeone's 41-year-old disciple defeated Paris, led the team to five straight wins and reached the top of Ligue 1, having already won eight titles as a coach.

In the 31st minute, Paris scored first. Kvaratskhelia delivered a cross from the left and team captain Marquinhos headed the ball into the net. Trailing behind, Monaco made their first substitution of the match in the 52nd minute, with Teze coming on for Vanderson. Felipe's change had an immediate effect, as Teze assisted N'Zinazio with a cross in the 58th minute and Monaco equalized with a header.

In the 72nd minute, Golovin provided the assist and Idbou scored with a powerful shot from a tight angle, putting Monaco 2-1 ahead of Paris. Monaco then kept a clean sheet and maintained the score until the final whistle. Paris have gone four matches without a win, losing 0-1 to Lens in the French Super Cup and missing out on the title. In the opening three Ligue 1 rounds, Paris drew 2-2 with Rennes, drew 2-2 with Lille, and then lost to Monaco, leaving them 12th in the table with two points from three matches.

Under Felipe's leadership, Monaco have continued winning. In Ligue 1, besides beating Paris, they defeated Le Havre 1-0 and Marseille 2-0. In the UEFA Conference League qualifying playoffs, Monaco beat Polish side Gornik Zabrze 3-2 and 4-1 over two legs to advance to the main competition, making it five wins from five matches across two competitions this season. Monaco finished only seventh in Ligue 1 last season, but new coach Felipe has currently taken them to first place in the league.

Brazilian Felipe played as a left-back during his playing career, combining attacking and defensive qualities with a combative style. He helped Atletico Madrid win La Liga, was a key player when Atletico reached two Champions League finals, became one of Simeone's trusted disciples, and represented the hard-working Atletico style. After retiring, Felipe became a coach and achieved success at Brazilian club Flamengo.

Felipe coached Flamengo for one and a half years, leading the club to the Copa Libertadores, Brazilian league title, Copa do Brasil, Brazilian Super Cup, FIFA Challenger Cup, Americas Derby title and two Rio state league championships. Flamengo narrowly lost the Intercontinental Cup final to Paris on penalties, and Felipe has now completed his revenge at Monaco. Felipe's coaching style carries some of Simeone's influence, with his teams playing with physicality and passion. After winning many trophies, Paris' current squad seems to have less ambition than before, while Felipe's Monaco are rising and may have a real chance of winning Ligue 1 this season.

Many Atletico Madrid fans also hope that one day in the future Felipe can succeed Simeone and become Atletico Madrid's head coach.