MONACO, Monaco (Interstat) — Jonathan Gradit scored in the 84th minute as Monaco defeated Lens 2-1 on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in a Ligue 1 match at Stade Louis II. Paris Brunner put Monaco ahead in the 32nd minute, with Matthis Abline providing the assist. Lens equalized in the 57th minute through Matthieu Udol. Gradit’s late goal restored Monaco’s lead. Brunner played 89 minutes and scored once, while Abline played 76 minutes and recorded one assist. Florian Thauvin of Lens received a yellow card in the 53rd minute, and Monaco’s Lamine Camara was booked in the 71st. Monaco improved to 4 wins, 0 losses in Ligue 1 and across all competitions. Lens fell to 0 wins, 1 loss in the competition and overall. Both clubs return to Ligue 1 action in October. Lens next hosts Lyon on Oct. 9, while Monaco next hosts Toulouse on Oct. 10.