AS Monaco ended their difficult run of form with a vital 1–0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain on Matchday 14 of Ligue 1, a result that breathes new life into the title race. A single strike from Takumi Minamino in the 68th minute proved enough, as the hosts defended heroically — even after going down to ten men — to climb temporarily into sixth place. The defeat opens the door for Olympique de Marseille and RC Lens to potentially overtake Luis Enrique’s side in the standings.

Monaco started aggressively, with defender Mohammed Salisu coming agonisingly close multiple times — hitting the post before seeing a well-taken goal ruled out for offside in the buildup. PSG created chances of their own as Lee Kang-in and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia tested the home defence, but the breakthrough never arrived.

After the interval, Monaco’s pressure finally paid off. Aleksandr Golovin threaded a precise pass into the path of Minamino, who fired a clinical low shot into the corner to seal a statement win.

2025-26, France - Ligue 1

Monaco - PSG 1:0 (0:0)
Goals: Minamino, 68 (1:0)

Monaco: Hradecky; Vanderson O. (Diatta, 65); Teze; Kehrer (till 80); Salisu; Golovin (Fati An., 72); Akliouche; Caio Henrique; Camara L.; Balogun F.; Minamino
Substitution: Diatta (from 65); Fati An. (from 72)
Bench: Köhn; Ouattara К.; Pogba; Biereth; Coulibaly M.; Idumbo; Ilenikhena
Yellow Cards: Camara L. 12
Red cards: Kehrer 80'

PSG: Chevalier L.; Marquinhos; Lucas Hernandez; Vitinha F.; Kvaratskhelia (Mbaye, 76); Fabian Ruiz (Ramos G., 83); Mayulu (Ndjantou, 64); Zaire-Emery; Pacho; Neves J. P.; Lee Kang-in (Dembele O., 64)
Substitution: Ndjantou (from 64); Dembele O. (from 64); Mbaye (from 76); Ramos G. (from 83)
Bench: Safonov M.; Beraldo L.; Zabarnyi; Barcola B.
Yellow Cards: Vitinha F. 33