Five from five: Filipe Luis shapes a new AS Monaco identity
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
AS Monaco beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 at the Parc des Princes on Friday to record a perfect five wins from five matches under head coach Filipe Luis.
A disciplined, composed performance at the Parc des Princes on Friday night saw AS Monaco defeat Paris Saint-Germain 2-1, completing a remarkable run of five consecutive victories to open the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season. It is the kind of start that silences doubters, and Filipe Luis, appointed head coach in the summer, is already leaving a clear mark on the squad.
The result was hard-earned. Monaco absorbed pressure for long stretches, defending in organised blocks and resisting the momentum PSG's crowd tried to generate. What stood out was the collective discipline: no panic, no fragmentation, just a team that appears to know exactly what is being asked of it. Luis has spoken publicly about drawing the best from each individual player, and against the reigning double European champions, that approach held firm.
For supporters and those with interests in the Principality, this is an encouraging signal. The club has long had the resources to compete at the highest level; what has sometimes been missing is a coherent identity on the pitch. Five games in, that identity is beginning to take shape.