PSG/Monaco – Filipe Luis sets up the clash with heartfelt tribute

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·31 August 2026

PSG/Monaco – Filipe Luis sets up the clash with heartfelt tribute

Filipe Luis, the coach who arrived at AS Monaco this summer, spoke at a press conference on Sunday evening after the 2-0 win over Olympique de Marseille at the Stade Louis II. He was notably asked to look ahead to Friday night’s trip to the Parc des Princes to face Paris Saint-Germain (kick-off at 9:05 p.m., broadcast on Ligue1+). The Brazilian expressed all his admiration for PSG, while also making sure to remain ambitious.

Filipe Luis: “One of the best in football history.”

“Paris? For now, we have to savor this victory. PSG have the best players in the world, the best coach in the world, one of the best in football history. Of course, a lot of players joined the squad late during pre-season, but everyone knows they are the best. But obviously, I’m going to prepare a plan to win.”

The Brazilian coach is in a fairly good position to talk about PSG, having faced them at the end of 2025 in the Intercontinental Cup with Flamengo. He then lost on penalties after a 1-1 draw. But that match had been quite clearly dominated by the Parisians. In any case, the football world knows this team well by now. Their two straight Champions League titles speak for themselves.

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We know some are already being a bit dramatic after the draws against Rennes (2-2) and Lille (2-2), but Filipe Luis quite rightly reminds everyone of this team’s full potential. The players need to get back into rhythm, especially since many returned late. It remains to be seen whether they will be ready for a more complete test against Monaco.

It is an opponent to be taken very seriously, the only club to have won its first two Ligue 1 matches. And that without conceding a goal (1-0 against Le Havre), while also qualifying for the UEFA Europa Conference League in the process. Nothing will be easy for PSG, and Filipe Luis is not showing his determination by chance. It is up to the Parisians to find the resources early in the season to make their first outing at the Parc des Princes this season a successful one.

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