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Dier Debut and Own Goal Propel Monaco to 3-1 Season-Opening Victory

Paul Pogba's attendance underscored Monaco’s ambition after a clinical win that sends them to Lille full of confidence.

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Overview

  • Denis Zakaria’s penetrating run and precise cross set up Maghnes Akliouche for the decisive third goal in the 74th minute.
  • Georges Mikautadze struck in first-half stoppage time to secure Lyon a 1-0 win at Lens and maintain early momentum.
  • Djibril Sidibé’s stoppage-time header extended Nice’s goalless streak as Toulouse secured a 1-0 victory.
  • Marseille dropped points in a 1-0 loss at Rennes despite the hosts playing with ten men and saw United States winger Tim Weah make his debut off the bench.
  • Monaco travel to Lille and Le Havre host Lens next weekend in fixtures that will further shape the title race and relegation battles.