Monaco Stun Wasteful PSG as Luis Enrique Eyes Champions League Response
Paris Saint-Germain remain without a Ligue 1 win after three rounds after Monaco left the Parc des Princes with a shock victory, despite Luis Enrique’s side producing 23 attempts. The champions now turn immediately towards Wednesday’s Champions League opener against Slovan Bratislava.
Monaco punish wasteful PSG
PSG dominated the numbers but not the decisive moments. Monaco managed only four shots across the match, with two on target, and both found the net.
| Match statistic | PSG | Monaco |
|---|---|---|
| Total shots | 23 | 4 |
| Shots on target | Not stated | 2 |
| Goals | Not stated | 2 |
Lukas Hradecky was the key figure for the visitors, turning in a man-of-the-match display with a string of saves. PSG were again exposed in one-versus-one defensive situations and paid for missed chances at the other end.
Enrique accepts responsibility
The PSG coach insisted his team had shown enough to take the points, while admitting that his players are not yet at their peak level.
- Enrique said he takes responsibility for the result as head coach.
- He felt PSG deserved to win after seeing encouraging elements in their performance.
- The Spaniard stressed that early-season form is still developing.
- He praised Hradecky’s contribution to Monaco’s result.
“This is the hardest moment for a coach, but I accept my responsibility,” Enrique said. “I liked what I saw and, in my view, we should have won. But that is football.”
He added that the sport can be difficult to explain, saying poor fortune can turn a winning display into a draw or worse. Enrique highlighted his squad’s mentality and said PSG must prepare properly for what lies ahead.
Contract extension announced before kick-off
Before the defeat, PSG confirmed that Enrique had signed a new three-year agreement running until 2030. The club also announced that several important members of the squad had secured their futures.
The Spaniard has already delivered three Ligue 1 crowns and successive Champions League titles during his time in Paris, leaving his position secure despite the poor domestic start.
What happens next
PSG begin the defence of their Champions League crown against Slovan Bratislava next Wednesday. Enrique’s immediate task is to turn territorial control and shot volume into goals before the pressure around their league form increases further.
