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Liverpool and AS Monaco deliver thrilling pre-season friendly at Anfield

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Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Liverpool and AS Monaco deliver thrilling pre-season friendly at Anfield
Summary

Liverpool faced AS Monaco in a pre-season friendly at Anfield on August 9, 2026. The match ended with Monaco defeating Liverpool 3-2. Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz scored for Liverpool, while Alexander Golovin, Josh Biereth, and Brunner netted for Monaco. Liverpool’s new head coach, Andoni Iraola, made his debut, but the team saw a late surge from Monaco after holding a two-goal lead. Following this match, Liverpool will look to refine their squad ahead of the upcoming season.

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  • •Liverpool led 2-0 with goals from Isak and Wirtz.
  • •Monaco equalized through Biereth in the second half.
  • •Brunner scored the late winner for Monaco.
  • •Andoni Iraola managed Liverpool for the first time.
  • •The match included a tribute to Kevin Keegan.
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  • 4:53 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool 2, AS Monaco 3- Match Recap: A Game of Two Halves
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A look back at the key moments in Liverpool’s pre-season loss to AS Monaco

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