Former Flamengo coach Filipe Luís makes history with Monaco by reaching an unprecedented milestone of eight official matches unbeaten in French football.
The transition from the pitch to the touchline is paying off significantly for Filipe Luís. The former player has solidified his name in European football by kicking off his managerial career at Monaco in flawless fashion, putting together an undefeated run that had never been achieved by any other coach in the history of the French club.
The Brazilian’s immediate impact in charge of the red and whites reinforces the reputation he built during his successful spell in Brazilian football. Even after a recent draw in the French Championship, the team remains at the top of the table, demonstrating tactical solidity and consistency in both European and domestic competitions.
Unbeaten streak and leadership in France
The manager’s early performance has exceeded all expectations from the board and the fans. In the first six rounds of Ligue 1, Monaco secured four wins and two draws. Added to this record are two crucial victories in the Conference League, bringing his total to eight official matches without a single defeat since the coach’s arrival.
In their most recent fixture, the team drew 2-2 against Toulouse. Despite the stalemate, the result was enough to secure sole possession of first place in the domestic tournament, with 14 points—one point ahead of second-placed Lille, while Paris Saint-Germain sits lower down the table.
Maintaining competitiveness at a high level requires resilience from the group, and our priority is to keep evolving game after game, whether in the domestic league or in continental challenges.
Red-and-black legacy and upcoming challenges
Before crossing the ocean to shine in Europe, Filipe Luís etched his name into the history of Flamengo. In just over twelve months at the helm of the red-and-black professional team, he lifted major trophies such as the 2024 Copa do Brasil, as well as the Libertadores and the Brazilian Serie A in 2025, posting an impressive win rate of nearly 70% across 101 matches.
Monaco’s next test takes place this Thursday (15), when Monaco faces CSKA Sofia of Bulgaria away from home in the qualifying stage of the Conference League. The duel represents another opportunity for the coach to extend his historic milestone and fine-tune the squad for the remainder of the European season.
