On August 30, 2026, Monaco won a 2-0 victory over Olympique de Marseille, in a match played at the Louis II Stadium, guaranteeing a perfect victory and the first isolated place in the French Championship. The achievement marks a promising start to the season for the team, especially with the contribution of players like Filipe Luís.
The performance of the Monegasque club and its successful start in Ligue 1 were celebrated by L’Équipe, one of the most important sports newspapers in France, which highlighted the excellent phase of the red and white team.
In the individual evaluation of players and coaching staff, Filipe Luís, a former Flamengo athlete, obtained a grade of 7, with the newspaper highlighting the solidity of his performance on the field.
The newspaper stated that, “following up on their recent performances, Monaco seemed to dominate the situation against Marseille, showing defensive solidity and impressiveness in recovering the ball.”
And he added: “It’s a dream start: your team leads Ligue 1.”
Currently, the Principality team is the only one to have won the first two matches of the tournament.
The team led by Filipe Luís accumulates 6 points and leads the competition, maintaining a two-point advantage over the chasing group, which includes Paris FC, Lille, Lyon and Rennes, all with 4 points.
However, the next match will be challenging for Monaco, who face current champions PSG on September 4, 2026, at Parque dos Príncipes.
