In a dramatic Ligue 1 showdown at Stade Louis II, AS Monaco delivered a stunning 1-0 victory against reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday. Japanese international Takumi Minamino emerged as the match-winner, scoring the decisive goal in the 65th minute to secure three crucial points for the principality club.
The former Liverpool attacker demonstrated exceptional technique by controlling Aleksandr Golovin’s precise cross before finishing clinically past PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier. The goal proved particularly significant as Monaco successfully defended their narrow advantage despite being reduced to ten men when German defender Thilo Kehrer received a red card following VAR review in the 80th minute.
This result marks PSG’s second domestic defeat of the season, equaling their total Ligue 1 losses from each of the previous two campaigns. The capital club faced additional challenges with several key absences, including Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, and Desire Doue. Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele managed only 30 minutes as a substitute as he continues to regain match fitness amid an injury-disrupted season.
Meanwhile, Monaco’s victory snapped a concerning three-match losing streak in league competition, provisionally elevating them to sixth position in the standings. The match also featured a brief cameo from Paul Pogba, who made his second competitive appearance following a lengthy doping suspension.
PSG maintains their top position with 30 points from 14 matches, but their lead has narrowed to just two points ahead of pursuing rivals Marseille and Lens, both of whom have opportunities to claim the summit in their upcoming fixtures.