With a promising start in Europe, Filipe Luís, a Flamengo icon, debuted with a victory at the helm of Monaco during the first round of Ligue 1, keeping up his strong performance this season.
Filipe Luís‘ journey as a coach on European soil has started on the right foot. This Sunday (23), the former full-back and Flamengo legend led Monaco to an important 1-0 win over Le Havre in a match held at Stade Océane.
The triumph in the French Championship opener solidified the Brazilian’s positive momentum, as he maintains a 100% winning record in official matches since taking over the position.
The goal that secured the first three points for the Monegasque side was scored by center-back Eric Dier. The victory in Ligue 1 brings relief and high expectations to the French club’s fans and board members.
This is especially true given the ambitious goal of securing a spot in the next edition of the Champions League — a target that was not met by Filipe Luís‘ predecessor, Sébastien Pocognoli.
Thiago Scuro’s Bet
The Brazilian’s arrival in the French principality was a direct bet by director Thiago Scuro, tasked with revitalizing the squad and implementing a solid style of play.
The former Flamengo manager had already shown glimpses of his work by defeating Górnik Zabrze (POL) 3-2 in the Conference League playoffs.
Next steps and legacy in Brazil
Filipe Luís‘ next challenge comes this Thursday (27), once again against Górnik Zabrze.
With the advantage earned in the first leg, Monaco only needs a draw at home to secure qualification for the league phase of the European competition, a fundamental step for the 2026/27 season calendar.
The coach arrives in European football following a successful, albeit interrupted, stint at Flamengo.
Between 2024 and 2025, the manager won major titles such as the Copa do Brasil, the Campeonato Carioca, the Brazilian Serie A, the Supercopa do Brasil, and the Libertadores.
After his contract with the club ended in March, the coach is now looking to implement his tactical concepts in Europe.
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If the Flamengo icon manages to apply his vision, we will see an extremely defensively sound Monaco. By the way, defense has become a problem for Flamengo this year.
The expectation is that defensive solidity, a trademark of his career as a player, will be the main pillar for Monaco this season as they look for the consistency needed to compete at the highest level of French football.
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