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Liverpool throw away 2-0 lead as Monaco wins 3-2 at Anfield

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 5:55 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Liverpool throw away 2-0 lead as Monaco wins 3-2 at Anfield

Summary

Liverpool lost a 2-0 lead against Monaco in Andoni Iraola's first match at Anfield, ultimately falling 3-2. Alexandar Isak and Florian Wirtz scored early for the Reds, but Aleksandr Golovin's penalty, Mika Biereth, and Paris Brunner turned the match in favor of Monaco. Iraola made 11 substitutions in the second half, focusing on player minutes. The loss marks another pre-season disappointment for Liverpool following a similar result against Leeds.

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By the Numbers

•Liverpool led 2-0 with goals from Isak and Wirtz.
•Golovin converted a penalty to start Monaco's comeback.
•Biereth scored to level the game before Brunner's late winner.
•Iraola made extensive substitutions, prioritizing player minutes.
•Liverpool's next match is against Como on August 16.

Latest Updates

5:55 PMThe Guardian Sport — Iraola says Liverpool have work to do as familiar frailties in defence prove costly
4:54 PMYahoo Sports — Iraola's first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ends in Monaco defeat

What they're saying

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Head coach frustrated by ‘tired’ performance Monaco come from two down to win at Anfield Andoni Iraola told his new Liverpool team they have work to do after squandering a 2-0 lead against Monaco to lose a second successive pre-season friendly. The former Bournemouth coach last managed a game at Anfield almost exactly a year ago in the memorable opener to the 2025-26 Premier League season, a game the Cherries were unfortunate to lose 4-2. Now on his debut in the home dugout, Iraola saw his team produce a similarly open display and lose again. It became clear Liverpool’s longstanding defensive frailties are still to be eliminated. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Dominic Booth at Anfield

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Andoni Iraola's first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ended in a 3-2 friendly defeat by Monaco on Sunday after his side squandered a two-goal lead for the second week in a row.Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz put the Reds ahead, but like against Leeds last week in Chicago -- when Liverpool were two goals up but lost 4-2 -- they were unable to preserve their lead.
— Yahoo Sports