PSG Hosts Unbeaten Monaco

This Friday evening, the Parc des Princes will host the first major clash of the new French Ligue 1 season. Paris Saint-Germain welcomes current league leaders Monaco in a match from the third round of the championship.

PSG has had a shaky start to their new league campaign, currently sitting in 12th place with 2 points. Luis Enrique's men have recorded two draws in their opening two fixtures – a 2-2 against Rennes to kick things off, and another 2-2 against Lille in the previous round.

Monaco, on the other hand, has enjoyed a flawless start under the guidance of Filippe Luis. The "Monegasques" top the table with a perfect 6 points after securing 1-0 victories over Le Havre and 2-0 against Marseille, remarkably without conceding a single goal so far.

For the champions, Nuno Mendes will miss the match due to a suspension carried over from the French Super Cup. Coach Luis Enrique emphasized his team's security and mental resilience ahead of their return to play in front of their home fans.

Monaco's camp is dealing with several injury absences. Forwards Folarin Balogun and Ansu Fati, along with defender Mohamed Salisu and winger Takumi Minamino, are all unavailable for Filippe Luis.

The history of recent encounters between these two teams points to incredibly competitive matches. Last season, Monaco secured a 3-1 away victory against PSG in the league, while the Parisians triumphed 4-1 in their earlier meeting in February 2025.