Monaco's unbeaten run ends with penalty loss to Lorient
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
AS Monaco suffered their first defeat of the season, losing 1-0 away to Lorient after Noah Cadiou's second-half penalty at the Stade du Moustoir on Sunday.
AS Monaco's unbeaten start to the 2026-27 season came to an end on Sunday with a 1-0 defeat away at Lorient in the seventh round of Ligue 1 fixtures. Noah Cadiou converted a second-half penalty to settle the match at the Stade du Moustoir, leaving Filipe Luís's side searching for answers after a frustrating performance.
The loss proved particularly galling given Monaco's recent form, having secured a 2-1 victory over CSKA Sofia in the UEFA Conference League just three days earlier. That midweek European success had provided momentum heading into the Lorient clash, yet the side struggled to impose themselves against a well-organised home defence and created few clear-cut opportunities.
Monaco drop out of first place following the defeat, overtaken on goal difference despite leading the table since the opening weeks of the campaign. Supporters and analysts alike will now scrutinise Filipe Luís's tactical approach and squad rotation decisions, with questions about freshness and preparation likely to dominate discussion as the manager prepares his side for the next round of fixtures.