During the 7th day of Ligue 1, AS Monaco managed to win on the ground of Stade Rennais with a score of 1-2. This victory allows ASM to temporarily take the lead in the standings, awaiting the result of the match between PSG and Nice.
A Match Marked by Monégasque Efficiency
Monaco started the match with great determination, opening the score as early as the 6th minute with a perfectly executed corner. Thilo Kehrer found the back of the net with a deflected header, allowing ASM to quickly lead 0-1.
Despite this opening goal, Rennes responded impressively, with Ludovic Blas equalizing in the 12th minute with a powerful strike from 30 meters that left goalkeeper Philipp Köhn helpless (1-1). However, the Rennes defense was not up to par, and Monaco regained the lead shortly after with a superb lob from Folarin Balogun in the 22nd minute, following a great pass from Ben Seghir (1-2).
A Second Period Under Tension
In the second half, the Rennes players seemed determined to get back into the match, notably thanks to several chances from Kalimuendo, who hit the post early on. However, Monaco managed to remain solid defensively, despite attempts from Mikayil Faye, Truffert, and Glen Kamara that failed to score.
The Monégasques continued to weather the attacks from the Rennes players, even after Balogun’s injury withdrawal in the 64th minute. Monaco displayed great defensive discipline to maintain their lead, thus securing their fourth consecutive victory in the league. AS Monaco thus positions itself as a serious title contender, while Stade Rennais struggles to renew itself under the leadership of its new president, Arnaud Pouille.
Impact on the Standings
With this victory, AS Monaco takes the top of the Ligue 1 standings, a crucial development that elevates their ambitions for this season. On their side, Rennes find themselves mired in mid-table, facing persistent challenges that they will need to overcome to improve their performance.
In summary, this match illustrated the efficiency of Monaco and the persistent difficulties of Rennes, providing a glimpse of both a thrilling championship and the stakes involved.
Source : www.eurosport.fr