Paris Saint-Germain suffered a surprise 2-1 home defeat by Monaco in Ligue 1 on Friday evening, with goalkeeper Matvey Safonov receiving the lowest player rating among the hosts on WhoScored.
The result was secured at the Parc des Princes in a match featuring two of the most prominent sides in the French championship. Monaco’s victory was particularly notable because Paris Saint-Germain were beaten on their own ground, while the visitors scored twice from their two efforts on target.
Aleksandr Golovin played a key role in Monaco’s success, providing an assist. The Russia international was delighted at the final whistle, in contrast to his compatriot Safonov, who was left disappointed after the defeat.
WhoScored awarded Safonov a rating of 5.8, the lowest score given to any Paris Saint-Germain player for the match. The assessment reflected an evening in which the goalkeeper was unable to make a save, as both of Monaco’s shots on target ended in goals.
The second goal was especially damaging for Safonov. It was described as an error that could be attributed to the goalkeeper, adding to the scrutiny on his performance after Paris Saint-Germain’s unexpected loss.
The defeat leaves Paris Saint-Germain with only two points from their opening three Ligue 1 matches. That return represents a difficult start for the club, with the home reverse against Monaco further increasing the significance of the result.
For Monaco, the victory provided a memorable evening at the Parc des Princes, with Golovin’s assist contributing directly to a result that surprised the home supporters. The final score, 2-1, was enough to give the visitors all three points and leave Paris Saint-Germain to reflect on a match in which their goalkeeper’s performance became a central talking point.
Safonov’s score on WhoScored was notably lower than those of his team-mates, while the nature of the goals conceded made the rating particularly damaging. Paris Saint-Germain conceded from every Monaco effort that required the goalkeeper to intervene, and the second strike was considered preventable.
The contrasting experiences of the two Russian players summed up the outcome. Golovin left the stadium satisfied after helping Monaco claim an important away win, whereas Safonov faced criticism following a display without a save and a result that continued Paris Saint-Germain’s poor start to the Ligue 1 campaign.