Luke Entwistle is a sports journalist from the United Kingdom, living in the French Riviera and covering everything sports related for Monaco Life.
Luke Entwistle is a sports journalist from the United Kingdom, living in the French Riviera and covering everything sports related for Monaco Life.
AS Monaco relinquished their second place standing in Ligue 1 to Sunday’s opponent, Marseille, after a late defeat at the Vélodrome (2-1).
AS Monaco suffered their first Champions League defeat of the campaign at the hands of Benfica (2-3), who dramatically reversed the score-line in the dying stages.
AS Monaco, desperate for a win to bolster their hopes of qualification for the next phase of the UEFA Youth League, earned against Benfica (1-0) in a game conditioned by an early red card.
Maghnes Akliouche netted a brace as AS Monaco prepared for Wednesday night's Champions League encounter with Benfica with a hard-earned 3-2 win over Brest at the Stade Louis II on Friday.
Thanks to a last-gasp victory over Bologna on Tuesday (1-0), AS Monaco have made a record start to their Champions League campaign, which all but ensures their qualification.
After their unbeaten run was brought to an end by OGC Nice last week, AS Monaco lost again on Friday as SCO Angers pulled off a shock at the Stade Louis II (0-1).
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