Paris Saint-Germain have started the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season without a win after three matches, their worst opening in 19 years since the 2007-08 season when they narrowly avoided relegation [1, 2, 3]. On September 4, PSG lost 2-1 at home to Monaco after conceding two goals in the second half, despite leading at halftime [1, 2, 3]. The team has earned only two points in their first three league games and trails the league leaders by seven points [1, 2, 3].
Despite the poor start, PSG announced on September 5 a contract extension for coach Luis Enrique until 2030 [1, 2, 3]. Enrique expressed confidence and downplayed concerns about the start. "There is no reason to be concerned. I say that honestly. How many shots on target did Monaco have? Two. How many goals? Two. We’ll see at the end of the season whether things balance out," he said [1]. He praised his team’s pressing, saying, "We pressed sensationally, much better than in many matches when we did not concede a goal. But luck was not on our side." Enrique added that Monaco's victory was an exception: "Monaco know that if they play against us like this 10 times, we win eight, there’d be one draw and we’d lose once. This was that one defeat" [1].
He also highlighted motivation within the squad and club to overcome the deficit. "It is incredible motivation for my players, for the team and for the club. If you want to bet on who will be champions at the end of the season, we can place a bet. Seven points? OK, we will try to make up that deficit as quickly as possible," Enrique said [1].
PSG will look to rebound in European competition when they host Slovan Bratislava in their first UEFA Champions League group stage match on September 9 [1, 2, 3].
