Iraola’s First Anfield Match as Liverpool Manager Ends in Monaco Defeat

Liverpool's Spanish head coach Andoni Iraola (C) and players applaud fans after the pre-season friendly football match between Liverpool and Monaco at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England on August 9, 2026. (AFP)
Liverpool's Spanish head coach Andoni Iraola (C) and players applaud fans after the pre-season friendly football match between Liverpool and Monaco at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England on August 9, 2026. (AFP)
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Iraola’s First Anfield Match as Liverpool Manager Ends in Monaco Defeat

Liverpool's Spanish head coach Andoni Iraola (C) and players applaud fans after the pre-season friendly football match between Liverpool and Monaco at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England on August 9, 2026. (AFP)
Liverpool's Spanish head coach Andoni Iraola (C) and players applaud fans after the pre-season friendly football match between Liverpool and Monaco at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England on August 9, 2026. (AFP)

Andoni Iraola's first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ended in a 3-2 friendly defeat by Monaco on Sunday after his side squandered a two-goal lead for the second week in a row.

Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz put the Reds ahead, but like against Leeds last week in Chicago -- when Liverpool were two goals up but lost 4-2 -- they were unable to preserve their lead.

Aleksandr Golovin's penalty and Mika Biereth got Monaco back on level terms, before Paris Brunner headed in a late winner.

Iraola made 11 changes to his side in the second half and gave a first Liverpool appearance to new signing Victor Munoz.