Résumé:
AS Monaco suffers its first defeat of the season in Europe against Benfica in the Champions League, despite a promising start, solid team performance, and shining talents.
Histoire complète :
In a disappointing turn of events, AS Monaco suffered their first defeat of the season in Europe against Benfica in the Champions League. Despite a promising start and a strong team performance, the Monégasques saw their hopes of victory fade away in the final minutes due to a series of fatal errors and a decisive red card.
The match took place amidst a spirited atmosphere at the Stade Louis-II, with nearly 14,000 spectators in attendance. AS Monaco, with 10 points from four matches and aiming for the top spot, started the game perfectly. They took the lead in the 13th minute through a fantastic goal by Eliesse Ben Seghir, who intercepted a cross from Aleksandr Golovin. However, Benfica responded quickly, and although Vangelis Pavlidis’ goal in the 15th minute was ruled offside, they started to dominate the game.
In the second half, the match became a rollercoaster ride. AS Monaco hit the post early on through Breel Embolo and then conceded an equalizer due to a miscommunication between Caio Henrique and Radosław Majecki. The team fought hard, even after Wilfried Singo received a second yellow card and was sent off in the 58th minute. They managed to take the lead again in the 67th minute with a goal from Soungoutou Magassa. However, in the final minutes of the match, Benfica turned the game around, scoring two goals to secure a 3-2 victory. The defeat was a blow for AS Monaco, but there were positive aspects, such as the strong performance of young academy players like Ben Seghir, Magassa, and Akliouche. Despite the loss, AS Monaco remains in contention for qualification to the knockout stages of the Champions League. They will now shift their focus to a crucial match against Olympique de Marseille in Ligue 1.
Source:
Monaco Tribune
