Monaco FC opens season against Le Havre

Monaco FC opens the new Ligue 1 season against Le Havre, in a match to be broadcast live on beIN SPORTS starting at 11:15 AM ET. The duel carries special weight, as it marks both clubs' first match in the regular phase and gives manager Filipe Luís the chance to test the team following a 3–2 victory over Zabrze, in Poland, in the Conference League playoff phase.

first game of the season

The match takes place at the Stade Océane, in Normandy, where Le Havre usually plays at home. For Monaco, the match represents a moment of renewal, with the team looking to start the season with a triumph and build confidence ahead of a domestic fixture sequence that includes Marseille, Paris, Strasbourg, and Lens.

european and domestic challenges

Monaco has already concluded its Conference League playoff phase, winning the first leg 3–2. The next challenge will be balancing the domestic schedule, which demands matches against top-tier clubs, and maintaining motivation following the recent victory.

head-to-head history at the stadium

Monaco's last two encounters at the Stade Océane ended in draws, with one of them requiring a second-half response to secure a point. The club remembers a 3–1 victory over Le Havre last season at the Louis-II stadium.

expectations for the duel

The game offers Monaco the opportunity to set a positive tone for the season, while Le Havre tries to take advantage of playing at home and cause trouble for Filipe Luís's team.

With information from beIN SPORTS.