CSKA Sofia vs AS Monaco
- J. Zwarts 76'
- P. Brunner 3'
- A. Fati 43'
National Stadium Vasil Levski
J. Goncalves
2026/2027
Match Report
Monaco win in Sofia after two early goals, CSKA's late reply not enough
Monaco opened their Conference League campaign with a 2-1 win away at CSKA Sofia, scoring after three minutes and again just before the break, then holding on through five minutes of added time.
Paris Brunner put the visitors ahead in the 3rd minute, finishing from the centre of the box after a quick counter and a pass from Stanis Idumbo. Ansu Fati made it 2-0 in the 43rd, going through on another break set up by Brunner, and the goal stood after a VAR check.
The home side grew into the second half. Joel Zwarts, just off the bench, headed in a Stefano Sensi corner in the 76th minute. Denis Zakaria had earlier hit the post for Monaco, and Catalin Itu had a blocked shot in the 94th minute that would have levelled it. Monaco also lost Lamine Camara and Idumbo to injury.
Monaco take three points from matchday one. CSKA, who dropped into this competition after a 5-0 aggregate loss to OFI Crete in the Europa League playoff, start with none.
Match Events
3'
43'
51'
S. Sensi(Rough play)
59'
59'
69'
M. Ebong(Tripping)
73'
76'
77'
78'
E. Diop(Tripping)
85'
90+5'
A. Martino(Unsporting behaviour)
3'
43'
(Rough play)S. Sensi
51'
59'
59'
(Tripping)M. Ebong
69'
73'
76'
77'
78'
E. Diop(Tripping)
85'
(Unsporting behaviour)A. Martino
90+5'
Player of the match
Fan pick
Standings
| # | Team | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | AS Monaco | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| 28 | CSKA Sofia | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
Statistics
50%Possession50%
20Shots10
5Shots on Target4
12Corners1
13Fouls12
1Offsides2
3Yellow Cards1
428Passes452
2Saves4
Head to Head
0
CSKA Sofia wins
0
Draws
2
AS Monaco wins
Goals: 2 - 4
