Estrasburgo Defeats Monaco 3-1 to Advance in French Cup

Paraguayan midfielder Julio Enciso scored a brace in the home victory.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 7:15pm

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Paraguayan midfielder Julio Enciso scored two goals to lead Estrasburgo to a 3-1 home victory over Monaco in the French Cup on Thursday, advancing Estrasburgo to the quarterfinals of the competition.

Why it matters

The French Cup is one of the most prestigious domestic cup competitions in European soccer, and this result represents a significant achievement for Estrasburgo, a mid-table Ligue 1 club, in knocking off the more high-profile Monaco.

The details

Enciso opened the scoring for Estrasburgo in the first half and then added a second goal in the second half to give his team a 2-0 lead. Monaco pulled one back late, but Estrasburgo scored a third goal to seal the 3-1 victory and their spot in the quarterfinals.

  • The match was played on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

The players

Julio Enciso

A Paraguayan midfielder who plays for Estrasburgo.

Estrasburgo

A Ligue 1 club based in Strasbourg, France.

Monaco

A Ligue 1 club based in the Principality of Monaco.

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The takeaway

This result demonstrates the ability of smaller French clubs like Estrasburgo to compete with the country's traditional powerhouses, providing an exciting upset in the French Cup competition.