A shaken AS Monaco fall in Lyon
This is a loss that stings. Despite a good start to the match with an early goal from Wissam Ben Yedder, AS Monaco lost at Groupama Stadium (3-1), despite having had a few good chances. Our Rouge et Blanc still retains fourth place in the standings, which will have to be defended away to Rennes next Saturday (9 p.m.). ✍️
The context 📅
After a win over Angers and a draw against Lille, our Rouge et Blanc wanted to keep their unbeaten run going. And in this match against Lyon, who faced an uphill battle to play in Europe next season, it was a chance for our Monégasques to keep a firm hold of fourth place.
The eleven 👥
Philippe Clement decided to play a 3-4-2-1 again, as he had against SCO and LOSC. The central defence was unchanged with Axel Disasi, Chrislain Matsima and Caio Henrique in the eleven. Vanderson and Ismail Jakobs were lined up as wingbacks, while Wissam Ben Yedder, back from suspension, regained his place in the starting lineup.
👥 Le 𝗫𝗜 𝗱𝗲 𝗱𝗲́𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 monégasque 🆚 @OL
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The scenario 🎞
The Monegasques started the game in the best possible way. The Monegasque captain was quickly found with a long ball and was brought down by Anthony Lopes. Our number 10 converted by sending the Lyon goalkeeper the wrong way and opened the scoring (2nd, 0-1). It was his his 18th goal of the season in the league.
2' WISSAM !!!
Notre capitaine @WissBenYedder transforme le penalty et ouvre le score !!
0️⃣-1️⃣ #OLASM pic.twitter.com/AJO5iZ8NA8
— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) May 19, 2023
An unrewarded domination
The hosts tried to respond but Alexander Nübel was vigilant (3′). The tension did not drop, though and Fofana tried his luck from range (11′). AS Monaco intensified their dominance but failed to double the lead despite several clear chances (17′, 18′, 34′).
Conversely, Olympique Lyonnais showed a clinical touch, as Alexandre Lacazette equalized (38′, 1-1). Axel Disasi tried to in quick succession, but Anthony Lopes intervened (39′) and the score remained level at the break.
A difficult second half
On returning from the locker room, it was the Monegasques who were the first to be dangerous on a heavy strike from the Tsar at the edge of the area (54′). Unfortunately, Maxence Caqueret would give the advantage to his team (57′, 2-1). Philippe Clement wanted shake things up and made two changes in bringing on Ben Seghir and Camara (64′).
64' Double changement pour l'AS Monaco :
🟢 Camara / Ben Seghir
🔴 Matazo / @Nesmaar_A2️⃣-1⃣ #OLASM
— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) May 19, 2023
A few minutes later, Vanderson made a cross which crashed off the hosts’ crossbar (70′). The substitutes were impressing, with Mohamed Camara picking out Breel Emoblo with a long ball, but unfortunately he would over-hit the ball on a one-on-one (73′).
Bounce back against Rennes on Saturday
Unfortunately Olympique Lyonnais took this let-off in stride thanks to Rayan Cherki (78′, 3-1) and were not far from widening the lead through Lacazette (83′) and Cherki (90′). In what was a difficult match, AS Monaco therefore fell at the Groupama Stadium (3-1), but still remain fourth in Ligue 1. They will now have to bounce back next Saturday against Rennes at Roazhon Park (9 p.m.).
The highlights 🎥
2′: Goal by Ben Yedder from the penalty spot (0-1)
13′: Lacazette’s strike is captured by Nübel
20′: Nübel makes a superb save on a shot from Cherki
34′: Fofana tries his luck from distance and is denied by Lopes
39′: Goal by Lacazette (1-1)
49′: Header by Lacazette
54′: A powerful strike by Golovin is stopped by Lopes
57′: Goal by Caqueret (2-1)
70′: Vanderson shoots from range and his shot comes off the crossbar
73′: Embolo takes a poor touch
78′: Goal by Cherki (3-1)
80′: Fofana hits over from range
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Match Details
Friday, May 19 – Groupama Stadium
Ligue 1 – Matchday 36: Olympique Lyonnais 3-1 AS Monaco
Halftime: 1-1
Goals: Lacazette (38′), Caqueret (57′) and Cherki (78′) for Lyon; Ben Yedder (2′) for AS Monaco
Bookings: Golovin (31′), Jakobs (55′) and Vanderson (64′) for AS Monaco
Lyon: Lopes – Kumbedi, Diomande, Lukeba, Tagliafico – Caqueret, Tolisso – Jeffinho (Mendes, 76′), Cherki, Barcola – Lacazette ©
Substitutes: Riou, Henrique, Boateng, Mendes, Gusto, Aouar, Lepenant, Sarr, Dembele
Manager: Laurent Blanc
AS Monaco: Nübel – Disasi, Matsima, C.Henrique – Vanderson, Fofana, Matazo (Camara, 64′), Jakobs – Akliouche (Ben Seghir, 64′), Golovin (Diatta, 71′) – Ben Yedder (Embolo, 71′) ©
Remplaçants : Didillon, Maripán, Aguilar, Camara, Minamino, Diatta, Volland, Embolo, Ben Seghir
Manager: Philippe Clement
