Summary:
AS Monaco comfortably defeats Marseille in a clean sheet victory, reclaiming the second place in the championship.
Full Story:
AS Monaco secured a convincing victory over their biggest opponent this season, Olympique de Marseille, at the Stade Louis-II. This win allowed them to reclaim the second spot in the league, much to the applause of Prince Albert II and President Dmitri Rybolovlev. The match began with a moment of homage for the late Albert Vannucci, a former player of AS Monaco. After initially struggling against Marseille’s intense pressing, Monaco gradually regained control of the game. Takumi Minamino opened the scoring in the 34th minute, followed by Breel Embolo extending the lead in the 58th minute. Captain Denis Zakaria sealed the victory with a penalty in the 82nd minute. The win puts Monaco closer to qualifying for the next Champions League and marks their sixth consecutive home victory. AS Monaco invites amateur players from the region and their families to their upcoming match against Strasbourg.
Source:
Monaco Tribune
