September 6: Paris Saint-Germain Lose to Monaco as Enrique Addresses the Defeat

Monaco had only two shots on target in the entire match.

Two shots, two goals.

PSG had 68% possession, 23 shots and 10 shots on target, scoring once.

Monaco goalkeeper Hradecky made nine saves, setting Monaco's Ligue 1 single-match save record since January 2010.

The man of the match award went to the opposing goalkeeper.

The match took place in the early hours of September 5, 2026, with PSG losing 2-1 at home to Monaco in Ligue 1 Round 3.

When the scoreboard froze, some fans had already left.

Enrique's post-match comments attracted attention.

After renewing his contract until 2030, Enrique said a losing coach should not appear for interviews, then smiled.

He said he was satisfied with the team.

He said the team deserved to win.

He said Monaco knew PSG could win eight, draw one and lose one if they played ten times in that condition.

He said being seven points behind the leaders was not a problem but a motivation.

Monaco coach Filipe Luis called Enrique one of the greatest coaches in history.

The winner praised, while the loser smiled.

Fans debated whether it was confidence or stubbornness.

The match showed a complicated 90 minutes.

In the 11th minute, Doue's shot was saved by Hradecky.

Joao Neves and Kvaratskhelia also failed to score.

In the 31st minute, Marquinhos scored from a cross.

The score became 1-0.

It was Marquinhos' second consecutive match with a goal.

PSG led at halftime.

In the 58th minute, Nazinho equalized with a header.

The score became 1-1.

The goal came from a defensive mistake by PSG.

In the 72nd minute, Idumbo scored on a counterattack.

The score became 1-2.

Marquinhos scored in the first half but was beaten in the second.

Ferran Torres' goal in the 84th minute was ruled out for Dembele's offside.

Dembele's stoppage-time shot was saved.

The final score was 1-2.

After three matches, PSG had two draws and one loss, with two points and 12th place.

Monaco won three straight matches and topped the table with nine points.

The gap was seven points.

PSG's poor start can be shown through statistics.

This was PSG's worst league start since the 2012-13 season.

It was also the worst start since the Qatari ownership began.

PSG conceded at least two goals in four consecutive Ligue 1 matches across seasons.

It was the first such run in 21 years.

Three of those matches collapsed after PSG had the advantage or control.

PSG announced Enrique's renewal and several player extensions on the same day.

The club secured future plans despite losing the lead that night.

Some fans said it was worth examining.

PSG still have a strong squad on paper.

Marquinhos, Emery, Fabian, Kvaratskhelia and Dembele all have elite ability.

The problems came elsewhere.

First, PSG relaxed after taking the lead.

Their pressing intensity dropped and defensive distances widened.

The team could play, but coordination was lacking.

Monaco took advantage of PSG's lapses for both goals.

Second, there were changes after the summer transfer window.

PSG sold several players and earned significant transfer income.

PSG signed several new players and adjusted the squad.

The club achieved a Ligue 1 record for transfer revenue.

The financial results were strong.

However, new players have had limited time to integrate.

Commentators felt Monaco's first goal exposed PSG's defensive issues.

The third factor was the change after accumulated success.

After winning many trophies, PSG's motivation may have changed.

The urgency to win was less visible.

Enrique said he remained highly motivated in his fourth full season.

A coach emphasizing motivation also shows the challenge.

Enrique continued adjusting the lineup and making substitutions.

Ferran and Dembele created threats after coming on.

Enrique explained Dembele was gradually increasing his playing time.

Digne was left out and Enrique said players would miss squads every match.

Asked about defensive problems, Enrique said there was no need to worry.

He said Monaco scored twice from two shots on target and things would balance out later.

He said PSG's high pressing was excellent.

One defeat could not erase the positives.

Online opinions split into two sides.

One side saw it as a coach protecting the team.

The other saw it as avoiding defensive problems.

Others called it a familiar script.

The Parc des Princes scoreboard showed PSG 1, Monaco 2.

PSG had two points in 12th place, seven behind the leaders.

These numbers would not change.

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