Last season was a much more interesting Ligue 1 campaign than fans had anticipated. Many had worried that PSG would again cruise to the league title, but Monaco had other plans. Les Rouges-et-Blancs, who were promoted from Ligue 2 in 2013, managed to shock French football by clinching their eighth Ligue 1 title at the expense of Les Parisiens.
Leonardo Jardim's men won the championship by an eight point margin, whilst scoring a whopping 107 goals. They will arguably be the team to beat in France, and will aim to defend their title against PSG and other rivalas during the upcoming season.
What dates: Monaco's pre-season is already underway! It started on July 7th with a tie against Austrian lower-tier side St. Pölten and will conclude on July 22nd with a clash against Portuguese outfit Sporting CP. Les Rouges-et-Blancs will be in action on the 15th, 16th, 19th, and 22nd.
Who are the opponents: Monaco's upcoming opponents will include Stoke City, PSV, Fenerbahce, and Sporting CP.
When and where can I watch Monaco's pre-season matches?
July 15: Monaco vs Stoke City at 07:30 PST / 10:30 EST / 15:30 BST / 16:30 CET
In the USA: ESPN3 USA, WatchESPN
In France: Canal+ France
July 16: Monaco vs PSV at 08:00 PST / 11:00 EST / 16:00 BST / 17:00 CET
In the USA: ESPN3 USA, WatchESPN
In France: Canal+ Sport
July 19: Monaco vs Fenerbahçe at 09:30 PST / 12:30 EST / 17:30 BST / 18:30 CET
In the USA: ESPN3 USA, WatchESPN
In France: Canal+ Sport
July 22: Sporting CP vs Monaco at 03:00 PST / 06:00 EST / 11:00 BST / 12:00 CET
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Monaco's transfer moves - who's in and who's out?
Monaco have seen some changes in their squad this summer. Here's what's been happening at the Stade Louis II so far this summer:
Kylian Mbappe, despite being on everyone's radar, is still with Les Rouges-et-Blancs, but with plenty of time remaining in the transfer window, that may change. Meanwhile, the clubs have already sold Bernardo Silva to Manchester City, whilst Valère Germain has moved to rival club Marseille. And Tiemoue Bakayoko is reportedly set to sign with Chelsea in the next few days.
