Monaco’s 3-1 Ligue 1 win at Parc des Princes on March 6, 2026, proved they can beat PSG at their own stadium. Yet PSG still hold a commanding 23-12 advantage in 49 meetings since 2003, with 90 goals scored to Monaco’s 55. The rivalry spans domestic league clashes, cup ties, and a dramatic 2025-26 Champions League play-off.

Total matches played: 49 (since 2003) ·
PSG wins: 23 ·
Monaco wins: 12 ·
Draws: 14 ·
Most recent meeting: Mar 6, 2026 – PSG 1–3 Monaco ·
Biggest PSG win: 7–1 (2021)

Who won the PSG v Monaco 5‑2 today?

PSG won that encounter 5–2 at home, with the match taking place on November 24, 2023. ESPN’s match record confirmed the final score as part of the clubs’ broader head-to-head series. The result fit a pattern: across 49 competitive meetings since 2003, PSG accumulated 23 wins to Monaco’s 12, according to AiScore’s head-to-head database.

Match summary: PSG 5–2 Monaco (Nov 24, 2023)

The 2023 Ligue 1 meeting saw PSG control the fixture at Parc des Princes. The 5–2 scoreline reflected PSG’s attacking dominance in that season, with the result standing as one of their most commanding performances against Monaco in recent years.

Key moments and goal scorers

The research notes do not include minute-by-minute goal scorer details for the November 2023 match. For more granular match data, Flashscore’s aggregated match page typically provides play-by-play records. PSG’s broader dominance in the rivalry shows up in goal totals: 90 goals scored to Monaco’s 55 across the 49-match sample, per AiScore.

How did Monaco beat the PSG?

Monaco recorded a statement victory on March 6, 2026, defeating PSG 3–1 at Parc des Princes in Ligue 1. According to Sofascore’s match report, Maghnes Akliouche opened the scoring in the 27th minute before Aleksandr Golovin doubled the lead in the 55th. Bradley Barcola pulled one back for PSG in the 71st minute, but Folarin Balogun’s 73rd-minute goal sealed a memorable win for Monaco.

Recent Monaco victories over PSG

• March 6, 2026: PSG 1–3 Monaco at Parc des Princes (Ligue 1) — goals by Akliouche, Golovin, Balogun
• February 25, 2026: PSG 2–2 Monaco at Parc des Princes (Champions League second leg) — aggregate 5–4 to PSG
• Earlier Monaco wins in the 2025–26 Ligue 1 season (full details not specified in current data)

Tactical factors in Monaco’s wins

The March 2026 result at Parc des Princes showed Monaco exploiting PSG’s defensive vulnerabilities. Golovin’s versatility stood out: he scored Monaco’s second goal in the Ligue 1 win, then was sent off in the 48th minute during the Champions League loss at Stade Louis‑II. In that February 17 tie, Sky Sports recorded PSG with 80.4% possession compared to Monaco’s 19.6%, yet Monaco still led 2–1 at one point through Folarin Balogun’s early goals in the 1st and 18th minute. The red card shifted the balance, and PSG’s Désiré Doué — who came on for the injured Ousmane Dembélé — scored twice (29th and 67th minute) to complete the comeback, per ESPN’s match report.

Who will win PSG vs Monaco?

Head-to-head history favors PSG: 23 wins to Monaco’s 12 across 49 matches since 2003. However, the rivalry’s recent form suggests Monaco can compete on their day. The next confirmed fixture is September 5, 2026, when PSG host Monaco at Parc des Princes in Ligue 1, according to Sofascore’s schedule data.

Current form and head-to-head trends

AiScore’s recent form data showed that in Monaco’s last six head-to-head matches before mid-2025, they managed two wins, one draw, and three losses against PSG. Yet by early 2026, Monaco had won two of their last three meetings against PSG across all competitions. The pattern: Monaco tends to punch above their weight in isolated fixtures but cannot sustain parity over a full season of encounters. PSG’s financial muscle and Champions League participation give them deeper squad rotation, while Monaco rely on key individuals like Golovin and Balogun.

Expert predictions and betting odds

The research notes do not include specific betting odds or expert prediction quotes for the September 2026 fixture. Based on the aggregate record — PSG 23 wins vs Monaco 12 in 49 matches — a PSG victory remains statistically more likely. Monaco’s 3–1 win in March 2026 at Parc des Princes proved they can upset the odds, especially if Golovin and Balogun are both fit and firing.

The comparison table shows PSG’s structural advantages: more wins, more goals, a Champions League title, and a record scorer with more than four times the competition goals of Monaco’s best. Monaco’s recent form suggests they can compete in individual matches, but the aggregate record reflects deeper resources.

The rivalry in context: Ligue 1’s most compelling fixture

Monaco versus PSG is more than a domestic rivalry. It represents a clash between France’s state-backed mega-club and one of European football’s most efficient talent factories. Monaco’s model — developing young players and selling them — means they rarely have the squad depth PSG enjoy, yet they have consistently produced players capable of hurting PSG on their day.

The February–March 2026 sequence illustrated this perfectly. In the space of three weeks, Monaco lost to PSG in the Champions League (2–3 on aggregate), then beat them in Ligue 1 (3–1). For FotMob’s analysts, Monaco’s league victory was significant enough to potentially open the Ligue 1 title race for Lens, given PSG’s slip.

“Monaco have done the double over Luis Enrique’s team,” — Official Ligue 1 highlight package (YouTube)

“Désiré Doué replaced the injured Ousmane Dembélé and sparked PSG’s comeback,” — ESPN match report

The juxtaposition of those two quotes captures the rivalry’s unpredictability: Doué’s heroics handed Monaco a Champions League defeat, while Monaco’s league double over PSG months later proved domestic competition operates under different rules.

Timeline of key Monaco vs PSG matches

Four matches stand out in the recent rivalry, each illustrating a different dimension of the competition.

The timeline shows how the rivalry swings between competitions: PSG’s Champions League mettle carried them through the play-off despite Monaco’s domestic threat. The Ligue 1 win at Parc des Princes was Monaco’s statement that European results do not determine domestic outcomes.

Confirmed facts vs. what remains unclear

Summary: what the rivalry tells us

The Monaco vs PSG head-to-head is a study in asymmetric competition. PSG’s financial firepower translates into consistent results — 23 wins in 49 meetings — while Monaco’s model requires them to be selective and efficient with fewer resources. Their March 2026 Ligue 1 victory at Parc des Princes was not an accident: Golovin and Balogun have now contributed to wins against PSG in both domestic and European contexts. For Ligue 1 title rivals, Monaco’s ability to take points off PSG matters. For PSG, the warning is clear: they cannot afford to underestimate a club that has beaten them three times in recent months across two competitions. For Monaco, the next test comes September 5, 2026 — and another away win at Parc des Princes would shift the narrative further in their favor.

For a closer look at how both teams set up in their latest clashes, check out recent Monaco vs PSG lineups in the build-up to this fixture.

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