Live score: Liverpool took the lead but suffered a shocking home defeat to Monaco, losing two consecutive preseason friendly matches.
On 9 Aug 2026 GMT+7, in a preseason friendly before the start of the 2026-27 Premier League season, Liverpool hosted Monaco, who finished 7th in last season's French Ligue 1, at Anfield.
In the first half, Liverpool started strongly, taking a 2-0 lead thanks to two expensive players: Alexander Isak scored in the 16th minute, followed by Florian Wirtz in the 29th, marking the German international's second consecutive game with a goal.
Monaco fought back to make it 1-2 before halftime through a penalty by Alexander Golovin in the 44th minute, leaving Liverpool with a slight advantage at the end of the first 45 minutes.
In the second half, the situation reversed as visiting Monaco added two more goals from Mika Biereth in the 56th minute and Paris Brunner in the 88th, ultimately winning 3-2 at Liverpool's home ground.
This result marked Liverpool's first home loss under new manager Andoni Iraola and their second consecutive defeat in preseason friendlies after losing 2-4 to Leeds United in their final match of the US tour.