Monaco falls 1-0 to Lorient in Ligue 1 seventh matchday
AS Monaco lost 1-0 to FC Lorient on Ligue 1 matchday seven, missing a chance to retake the league lead after a recent European win.
Key points
- Monaco were beaten 1-0 by Lorient on the seventh matchday of the 2026‑2027 Ligue 1 season.
- The only goal came from a penalty converted by Noah Cadiou after a foul on Dembo Sylla.
- Monaco made several lineup changes but could not create a decisive impact.
- The defeat was Monaco’s first loss of the season and kept them from regaining the league lead.
Monaco defeated 1-0 by Lorient on Ligue 1 matchday seven
On Sunday, the 7th matchday of the 2026‑2027 Ligue 1 season saw AS Monaco lose 1-0 at Lorient.
The defeat, recorded as Monaco’s first loss of the season, occurred on the pelouse de Lorient at the Moustoir venue.
Monaco entered the match having altered half of the starting eleven from their recent 2-1 victory over CSKA Sofia in the UEFA Conference League three days earlier.
Despite fielding Aleksandr Golovin, Takumi Minamino, Ansu Fati and Matthis Abline, the Monaco side failed to create a decisive impact.
A penalty was awarded after Nazinho’s challenge on Dembo Sylla; the spot‑kick was converted by Noah Cadiou, securing the solitary goal.
The loss meant Monaco missed the opportunity to reclaim the league‑lead position at that stage of the campaign.
Your questions, answered
What was the result of Monaco's match against Lorient?
Monaco lost 1-0 to Lorient.
Who scored the winning goal for Lorient?
Noah Cadiou scored from the penalty spot.
Did the loss affect Monaco's position in the league?
Yes, the loss prevented Monaco from reclaiming the league‑lead position.
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