Andoni Iraola will not look back fondly on his first game at Anfield. Monaco came from behind to beat Liverpool 3-2 in a thrilling pre-season friendly. The match had everything fans could ask for: goals, chances, spectacular saves, fierce challenges and a dramatic comeback. The English side took the lead twice, but Monaco fought back on both occasions before completing the turnaround late in the game.Liverpool took control from the opening whistle, and their pressure finally paid off in the 16th minute. Following a brilliant combination between Gravenberch and Szoboszlai, the ball found Alexander Isak inside the box. The Swedish striker kept his composure and fired a precise finish into the bottom corner to put the hosts 1-0 ahead.Goal l Liverpool 1-0 Mónaco l Alexander Isak pic.twitter.com/VdXKn5mL9o— Goals Highlights (@GoalsHighlight_) August 9, 2026 Liverpool continued to dictate the tempo, while Monaco struggled to find a way through the home side's defence. Their advantage was doubled in the 29th minute. After Luis Koumas' cross and an intervention from, the ball bounced around inside the penalty area before Wirtz reacted quickest to fire home from close range and make it 2-0.Goal l Liverpool 2-0 Mónaco l Florian Wirtz pic.twitter.com/QLEvWUxojr— Goals Highlights (@GoalsHighlight_) August 9, 2026 Monaco, however, managed to pull one back just before half-time. Aleksandr Golovin won a penalty in the 43rd minute after a challenge from Virgil van Dijk, before stepping up to take the spot-kick himself. Alisson guessed correctly, but the Russian midfielder's effort was powerful and accurate enough to reduce the deficit to 2-1.Goal l Liverpool 2-1 Mónaco l Aleksandr Golovin pic.twitter.com/GKppiC9ciz— Goals Highlights (@GoalsHighlight_) August 9, 2026 Liverpool attempted to regain control after the break, but Monaco began creating more and more problems. The visitors eventually found their equaliser in the 56th minute. Mika Biereth's initial effort was saved by Alisson, but the ball fell straight back to the Monaco forward, who made no mistake with his second attempt to level the score at 2-2.Goal l Liverpool 2-2 Mónaco l Mika Biereth pic.twitter.com/8hQ1qstU7r— Goals Highlights (@GoalsHighlight_) August 9, 2026 A wave of substitutions followed shortly after the equaliser, with Liverpool also introducing Munoz, who made his first appearance for the English giants.Monaco completed a stunning comeback at Anfield in the 88th minute. Following a perfectly delivered corner, Brunner rose highest at the near post and powered a header into the net to give the visitors a 3-2 lead.Goal l Liverpool 2-3 Mónaco l Paris Brunner pic.twitter.com/j8YFWAS8dz— Goals Highlights (@GoalsHighlight_) August 9, 2026 The French side had come from two goals down to complete a remarkable turnaround and secure victory in the final stages of the match.It is another worrying result for the Reds, particularly after they also suffered defeat against Leeds in their previous friendly, conceding four goals in the process. With the new Premier League season fast approaching, Iraola's side have one more pre-season fixture remaining against Como as they look to iron out their problems before the competitive campaign begins.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883859##