Champions League
#MONBAR ⚽🔥 Monaco defeats Barcelona in the Champions League!
Monaco snatches victory against a timid Barcelona (2-1)!
Champions League: Monaco wins at home in a thrilling match.
The Louis II stadium vibrated last night for the clash between Monaco and Barcelona! A match that, on paper, promised an explosive confrontation. From the kick-off, the Monegasques took control of the game, displaying 55% possession and multiplying their attacks. Akliouche opened the scoring in the 16th minute, rewarding his team’s dominance. But Barcelona did not give up and Yamal equalised in the 28th minute, taking advantage of a moment of hesitation in the Monegasque defence. The second half was more contested, but Monaco continued to push. Ilenikhena finally delivered the fans in the 71st minute, sealing the victory for his team.
Despite having less possession, Barcelona did not deserve to lose. However, with only 4 shots in total against Monaco’s 18, the Catalans lacked attacking bite. The 10 corners obtained by Monaco against 0 for Barcelona illustrate the territorial dominance of the home side. We should also note the 6 offsides whistled against Monaco, a sign of their willingness to go forward quickly. In the end, it was a deserved victory for Monaco who were able to impose their rhythm and take advantage of Barcelona’s weaknesses. What do you think of Barcelona’s performance? A deserved victory for Monaco or just a stroke of luck? Give your opinion in the comments and rate the match!
| Date | Stadium | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2024 | 0 | Champions League |
Team Statistics
| Team | Score | Possession (%) | Total Shots | Corners | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monaco | 2 | 55% | 18 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 16′ , 71′ |
| Barcelona | 1 | 45% | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28′ |
Match Events
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| 0 | 0 |