Summary:
AS Monaco achieved a historic 2-0 victory against Olympique Lyonnais, placing them at the top of the Ligue 1 McDonald’s alongside Paris Saint-Germain.
Full Story:
AS Monaco achieved an impressive 2-0 victory over Olympique Lyonnais in an away match on Saturday, securing their second win of the season in Ligue 1. This victory, along with their previous win against Saint-Étienne, has placed Monaco at the top of the league table with Paris Saint-Germain. The match marked the 116th encounter between these two teams, with Monaco holding a slight advantage with 47 wins compared to Lyon’s 44. Players like Takumi Minamino and new recruit Jordan Teze were instrumental in Monaco’s success. The first half saw both teams striving to gain the upper hand, with Monaco dominating but being frustrated by Lyon’s well-organized defense. However, Monaco’s perseverance paid off in the second half when Eliesse Ben Seghir scored a goal assisted by Maghnes Akliouche. Later on, Kassoum Ouattara assisted Lamine Camara in scoring the second goal, securing a historic 2-0 victory for Monaco. Coach Adi Hütter expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance, emphasizing the need to maintain this level of excellence throughout the season. This win not only places Monaco at the top of the league but also highlights their defensive strength, with four consecutive clean sheets. This promising start to the season sets the stage for Monaco to contend for the title and excel in the Champions League.
Source:
Monaco Tribune
