Filipe Luís's Monaco rout to seal a Conference League spot | OneFootball

Monaco (FRA) thrashed Górnik Zabrze (POL) 4-1 with Filipe Luís in charge

The start of Flamengo idol Filipe Luís’s journey as head coach of Monaco (FRA) remains flawless. That is because the Monegasque side advanced to the second stage of the Conference League after crushing Górnik Zabrze (POL) 4-1 at the Louis II.

Now, the team coached by the former Mengão left-back awaits the draw for the matchups in the league phase of the European tournament. The French club is in pot one, alongside Atalanta (ITA), Braga (POR), Freiburg (GER), and Copenhagen (DEN).

Who scored the qualification goals?

After winning the first leg 3-2 in Poland, Monaco beat Górnik with goals from Paris Brunner, Coulibaly, Aleksandr Golovin, and Mika Biereth. Janis Antiste then scored the consolation goal for the visitors in France.

How has Filipe Luís’s start at Monaco been?

In addition to the Conference League wins, the Flamengo idol also secured a 1-0 victory over Le Havre at the Stade Océane in the opening round of Ligue 1. One of Monaco’s goals this season is to earn a spot in next year’s Champions League.

In the domestic competition, the top three teams qualify for the following season’s Champions League. It is worth noting that the Conference League champion earns a place in the Europa League, but not in the Champions League.

What is the next match for Filipe Luís’s Monaco?

After three straight wins, Filipe Luís’s Monaco will face a real test this Sunday (30). The Monegasque side will take on Olympique de Marseille (FRA) in the second round of Ligue 1 at the Louis II, starting at 3:45 p.m. (Brasília time).

How did Filipe Luís do at Flamengo?

In the 2024 season, the coach won the Copa do Brasil against Atlético-MG. Then, in 2025, he lifted the Campeonato Carioca, the Brasileirão, the Supercopa do Brasil, and the Libertadores.

That way, Filipe Luís had a contract with the Rubro-Negro until December 2025. After lengthy negotiations, the club’s board in Gávea, led by Bap, reached an agreement with the coach. However, just a few months later, it decided to terminate the deal and end the relationship in March.

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