Summary:
AS Monaco celebrates the 40th anniversary of Stade Louis-II with a significant victory against Rennes.
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AS Monaco celebrated the 40th anniversary of Stade Louis-II with a valuable victory against Rennes. The team dominated the game and secured a 3-2 win in the 19th round of Ligue 1. The victory allowed AS Monaco to reclaim a spot on the podium while celebrating the iconic stadium’s milestone. Prince Albert II and President Dmitri Rybolovlev were present for the celebration. Stade Louis-II has been the site of many glorious moments for AS Monaco, including four French championship titles and memorable performances in the Champions League.
The players showcased an impressive performance on the anniversary of Stade Louis-II. AS Monaco had not won a league match since December 7 and needed this victory after a recent win against Aston Villa in the Champions League. The win propelled them to the 3rd position in the league standings.
The match began with AS Monaco dominating possession and putting pressure on Rennes. Maghnes Akliouche scored a stunning acrobatic goal in the 15th minute, giving AS Monaco a 1-0 lead. The team continued to create scoring opportunities, hitting the crossbar and having a shot cleared off the line. However, just before half-time, Rennes equalized, bringing the score to 1-1.
In the second half, AS Monaco responded strongly, with Mika Biereth scoring his first goal for the team in the 52nd minute, making it 2-1. Aleksandr Golovin extended the lead to 3-1 in the 56th minute. Rennes fought back and scored a goal, narrowing the gap to 3-2 in the 67th minute. AS Monaco held on to the lead and secured the victory.
Head coach Adi Hütter expressed satisfaction with the win and praised the team’s performance. He specifically highlighted the incredible goal scored by Akliouche and the overall technical performance of the team. The victory ended a two-month winless run for AS Monaco in Ligue 1.
The victory puts AS Monaco in 3rd place in the league standings, tied with LOSC. The team can now focus on their upcoming challenges, including a match against Inter Milan in the Champions League. The celebration was also a moment to remember Jean Petit, a former player of AS Monaco who passed away a year ago, with a tribute before the game.
Source:
Monaco Tribune
