Match report

Lorient Stuns Monaco with 3-1 Victory in Ligue 1

Monaco
Monaco
1–3
FT
Lorient
Lorient
Jan 16, 2026

Lorient stunned the defending champions, Monaco, with an impressive 3-1 victory in a crucial Ligue 1 showdown. Despite early pressure from Monaco, goals by B. Dieng, J. Makengo, and D. Karim secured Lorient's well-deserved win at home.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Monaco 1–3 Lorient
  • • A. Fati scored the only goal for Monaco in the 76th minute.
  • • B. Dieng, J. Makengo, and D. Karim found the back of the net for Lorient.
  • • Denis Zakaria received a yellow card for Monaco in the 70th minute.

Lineups

Monaco

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 16 P. Kohn (G)
  • 20 K. Ouattara (D)
  • 3 E. Dier (D)
  • 25 W. Faes (D)
  • 12 Caio Henrique (D)
  • 6 D. Zakaria (M)
  • 4 J. Teze (M)
  • 11 M. Akliouche (M)
  • 10 A. Golovin (M)
  • 14 M. Biereth (F)
  • 9 F. Balogun (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 Y. Lienard
  • 40 J. Stawiecki
  • 44 S. Nibombe
  • 2 Vanderson
  • 23 A. Bamba
  • 49 I. Toure
  • 29 P. Brunner
  • 31 A. Fati
  • 19 G. Ilenikhena

Lorient

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 38 Y. Mvogo (G)
  • 5 B. Meite (D)
  • 3 M. Talbi (D)
  • 2 Igor Silva (D)
  • 11 T. Le Bris (M)
  • 8 N. Cadiou (M)
  • 6 L. Abergel (M)
  • 43 A. Kouassi (M)
  • 17 J. Makengo (F)
  • 10 P. Pagis (F)
  • 12 B. Dieng (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 B. Kamara
  • 32 N. Adjei
  • 35 L. Leaudais
  • 7 B. Fadiga
  • 29 D. Karim
  • 93 J. Mvuka Mugisha
  • 34 M. Bley
  • 33 S. Baldoni
  • 9 M. Bamba

Timeline

  1. Monaco
    62' Monaco subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Biereth · On: G. Ilenikhena
  2. Lorient
    68' Lorient Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Dieng · Assist: Bamo Meïté
  3. Monaco
    69' Monaco subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Ouattara · On: Vanderson
  4. Monaco
    69' Monaco subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Teze · On: A. Fati
  5. Monaco
    70' Monaco Card · Yellow Card
    Denis Zakaria

    Foul

  6. Lorient
    75' Lorient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Pablo Pagis · On: D. Karim
  7. Lorient
    75' Lorient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Dieng · On: M. Bamba
  8. Monaco
    76' Monaco Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Fati
  9. Lorient
    85' Lorient Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Makengo · Assist: D. Karim
  10. Lorient
    87' Lorient Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Karim · Assist: N. Cadiou
  11. Lorient
    90'+2 Lorient subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Le Bris · On: J. Mvuka Mugisha
  12. Lorient
    90'+2 Lorient subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Igor Silva · On: N. Adjei
  13. Lorient
    90'+6 Lorient subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Cadiou · On: M. Bley

Match Stats

Stat Monaco Lorient
Fouls 16 9
Pass Accuracy 90% 86%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 14
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 583 371
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 7 4
xG 1.25 1.38
Shots off Target 5 7
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 527 320
Shots Inside Box 9 8
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Monaco's late goal by A. Fati in the 76th minute briefly narrowed the gap but could not change the outcome.
  • ▸ Lorient capitalized on Monaco’s defensive lapses to score two goals within a span of minutes, securing their lead and victory.