Defeating Paris Saint-Germain, Felipe Luis Becomes Monaco's First Coach to Start with Five Straight Wins

Ligue 1 side Monaco made a remarkable start under new head coach Felipe Luis. In the early hours of September 5 Beijing time, they came from behind to defeat defending champions Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 away from home, securing five straight wins in all competitions. The 41-year-old Brazilian coach thus became the first manager in Monaco's history to win all of his first five official matches in charge.

Facing the Ligue 1 powerhouse on their home ground, Monaco did not start well. In the 31st minute of the first half, Marquinhos took advantage of a cross and scored with a close-range finish to give PSG the lead. Throughout the first half, the hosts completely controlled the match, recording 11 shots while Monaco managed only one. However, after the halftime break, Felipe Luis' team showed a completely different performance. In the 58th minute, Flavio Nazinho stepped up to equalize for Monaco. Just 14 minutes later, Stanis Idumbo scored again to put Monaco ahead 2-1. In the end, Monaco left the Parc des Princes with a highly valuable victory. The win was not only a team achievement but also a highlight of Felipe Luis' coaching career. Since taking charge of Monaco this summer, the former Brazil international has led the team in five official matches: they completed a two-leg Europa Conference League qualifying sweep of Gornik Zabrze (3-2 away, 4-1 at home), and in Ligue 1 they defeated Le Havre (1-0), Marseille (2-0), and Paris Saint-Germain (2-1). With five wins from five matches, 12 goals scored and four conceded, Felipe Luis created an unprecedented dream start in Monaco's club history. It is worth noting that this match was also the second encounter between Felipe Luis and PSG coach Luis Enrique. In the Intercontinental Cup final in December 2025, Felipe Luis' Flamengo lost to Enrique's PSG on penalties. This time, the Brazilian coach not only completed his revenge but also demonstrated his coaching ability through his performance. Before the match, Felipe Luis praised Enrique as 'one of the three best coaches in history.' After the game, he said defeating such an opponent felt even better: 'Playing against him is a pleasure. Being able to beat him is the best thing.' Currently, Monaco lead the Ligue 1 table with three wins from three matches and nine points, and are the only unbeaten team in the league so far. Meanwhile, defending champions Paris Saint-Germain have struggled at the start of the league season, failing to win any of their first three matches and collecting only two points, leaving their title defense under pressure.