Filipe Luís in action: where to watch Monaco v Lens in Ligue 1 | OneFootball

Monaco (FRA), managed by Filipe Luís, aims to maintain its unbeaten run and top spot in the French Championship

To the delight of fans of former Flamengo coach Filipe Luís, Monaco (FRA) takes the field this Friday (18). At Stade Louis II, in the Principality, the Monegasque side faces Lens (FRA) in the fifth round of Ligue 1.

WHERE TO WATCH MONACO VS LENS?

The match will be broadcast by Cazé TV on YouTube. That way, Flamengo fans will be able to closely follow the Brazilian coach’s work in Europe. Coluna do Fla will provide the match result on its website and social media channels.

HOW ARE MONACO AND LENS COMING INTO THE MATCH?

Still unbeaten, Filipe Luís’ team comes in with the same ten points as leaders Lille (FRA) and third-placed Rennes (FRA). Since they play earlier in the round, Monaco could end the day on top of the table.

That way, the team remains in pursuit of winning Ligue 1 for the first time in ten seasons. So far, the Monegasques have recorded three wins and one draw in four rounds.

Lens, however, has not matched its excellent 25/26 campaign, when it finished as runner-up, just six points behind PSG (FRA). It is no surprise, then, that the team comes in struggling, having won only one match — on opening day — and sitting in tenth place with four points.

WHAT ARE THE PROBABLE LINEUPS?

MONACO:Hradecky; Vanderson, Sané, Dier and Nazinho; Camara, Zakaria, Abline, Golovin and Detourbet; Brunner.Coach: Filipe Luís.

LENS:Risser; Antônio, Celik and Sagnan; Skoras, Cuisance, Bulatovic and Udol; Thauvin, Ivanovic and Sima.Coach: Yannick Cahuzac (interim).

WHY SHOULD FANS KEEP AN EYE ON IT?

Before taking over the French club, Filipe Luís built a successful journey in charge of Flamengo. First as a player and then as a coach, he won over Flamengo fans with the work he did at the club. As a result, Mengão supporters are rooting for the success of “Filipinho,” as he is affectionately known.

It is worth remembering that Filipe Luís took over Flamengo’s first team in October 2024. That same year, the coach had already won the Copa do Brasil title against Atlético-MG. In addition, in 2025, he lifted the trophies for the Campeonato Carioca, the Brasileirão, the Supercopa do Brasil, and the Copa Libertadores.

The coach was under contract with Rubro-Negro until December 2025. After intense negotiations, the Rio club’s board reached an agreement to extend his deal. However, just a few months later, in March 2026, Flamengo’s leadership chose to terminate the contract. Even so, the affection of Flamengo fans for Filipe Luís remains intact to this day.

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