Monaco, already the relapse

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By: Manu Tournoux

Monaco, already the relapse

ASM suffered the law of Reims this Saturday evening as part of the 18th day of Ligue 1 (1-3).

Beaten twice in the last four rounds played in 2023, Monaco got off to a bad start to its 2024 year in the championship. This Saturday on behalf of the 18e act of the season, the Rocher club suffered on its land the law of Reims (1-3). Thus jeopardizing his place on the podium.

Enterprising despite the loss in particular of two choice offensive assets – Ito and Nakamura – Asian Cup requires, the Champenois were able to take their ease thanks to a cannon shot from Teuma (35e), not without having turned his back during the first minutes of the meeting.

An uncertain podium

ASM responded well in the second half, with a clever deflection from Ben Yedder (49e) ; only the young Khadra gave the advantage back to the Rémois (55e), imitated at the very end of the game by Matusiwa (90e+6). The Monegasques, thus surprised, could see the Brestois steal third place from them in the event of a Breton success against Montpellier on Sunday. Reims, for its part, climbs into fifth position, four lengths behind its opponent of the day.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.