Monaco vs PSG: Five legendary clashes

AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain has long stood among Ligue 1 McDonald's ’s most unpredictable fixtures down the years. From cup finals to late twists and statement victories, the meetings between the sides have written some unforgettable pages in the modern era.

As the Principality prepares to host the champions this Saturday, here are five matches that forged the history of Monaco–PSG.

1. PSG 2–0 Monaco — 19 May 2021, Coupe de France Final

The most recent trophy-decider between the clubs arrived in 2021, with Paris lifting the Coupe de France at the Stade de France. Mauro Icardi struck early, calmly converting in the 19th minute to tilt the final in PSG’s favour. Monaco pushed, threatened, and refused to fade — but it was a familiar name who had the final word.
Kylian Mbappé, facing the club that shaped his rise, iced the contest with a late second, sealing PSG’s 14th triumph in the competition and closing another chapter in a growing rivalry.

2. Monaco 3–2 PSG — 20 November 2020, Ligue 1

A night that belonged to Cesc Fàbregas. PSG led 2–0 and looked in total control, but Monaco found life through Kevin Volland. One goal became two — both assisted by Fàbregas — before the Spaniard wrote the final line himself.
From the penalty spot, deep in the second half, Fàbregas completed the comeback and delivered one of Monaco’s great Ligue 1 nights: dramatic, resistant, unforgettable.

3. PSG 4–1 Monaco — 1 April 2017, Coupe de la Ligue Final

If the 2021 final belonged to Mbappé, this one belonged to Ángel Di María. Electric, decisive, and unstoppable — his fingerprints were everywhere.
The Argentine teed up Julian Draxler to open the scoring, restored PSG’s advantage with a trademark finish, and supplied the final pass for Edinson Cavani as the Uruguayan wrapped up his brace. A statement performance, a statement scoreline — and silverware secured in style.

4. Monaco 2–0 PSG — 20 March 2016, Ligue 1

Winning at the Parc des Princes is something few attempt successfully — Monaco did it with authority. A disciplined, organised performance turned clinical in three minutes, as Vágner Love struck first before Fabinho doubled the lead. PSG pushed but Monaco held firm, securing a rare and memorable away triumph in the capital.

5. PSG 5-2 Monaco - 25th November 2023

A seven-goal thriller that showcased the rivalry at full volume. Five different PSG scorers found the net — Gonçalo Ramos, Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Vitinha and Randal Kolo Muani — with Takumi Minamino and Folarin Balogun replying for Monaco.
Luis Enrique praised the tempo, the chaos, the spectacle — and PSG tightened their grip atop the table. Both sides took risks; both showed fire; Paris simply finished stronger.