AS Monaco secured a crucial 3-2 victory over Stade Rennais to climb to the top of the Ligue 1 table. The match, held at Roazhon Park, saw Monaco continue their impressive run this season with a well-balanced performance in both attack and defense.
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Monaco took the lead early in the first half, with a clinical finish from Folarin Balogun, who continues to impress following his move from Arsenal. Rennes responded quickly with a goal from Ludovic Blas, leveling the scoreline. The first half ended 1-1, with both sides showing attacking intent but failing to capitalize on additional chances.
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In the second half, Monaco’s attacking prowess came to the fore. Aleksandr Golovin found the back of the net with a powerful strike from outside the box, giving Monaco the edge. Wissam Ben Yedder, the captain and a consistent performer this season, extended their lead to 3-1 with a composed finish.
Rennes pushed for a comeback, and Ibrahim Salah pulled one back for the hosts in the final minutes, but Monaco’s defense held firm under pressure. Despite Rennes’ late surge, Monaco managed to close out the game and secure all three points.
With this victory, Monaco moved to the top of Ligue 1, surpassing previous leaders Nice and PSG. They now look well-positioned to continue their title challenge, with key players like Balogun and Ben Yedder playing pivotal roles in their success.
For Rennes, the loss was a setback, but their attacking threat remains evident as they aim to bounce back in their next fixtures. This result has added excitement to the Ligue 1 title race, as Monaco looks to maintain their momentum heading into the crucial part of the season.
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