Monaco continued their strong form from before the international break, securing a 2-1 victory over southern rivals Marseille in Ligue 1. U.S. Men's National Team striker Folarin Balogun was once again the star, scoring a magnificent goal to help Monaco keep their Champions League ambitions alive. The win marked their seventh consecutive victory and extended their unbeaten streak to 10 matches in the French top flight.
Monaco's Winning Streak Continues
The Principality side’s 2-1 win over Marseille sees them move level on points with fourth-placed Marseille, while they remain just one point behind third-placed Lille. With this victory, Monaco solidified their position in the fight for a Champions League spot, showcasing their impressive run of form in Ligue 1.
Balogun's Impressive Return from International Duty
Folarin Balogun, who has been in sensational form, added to his tally with a brilliant strike in the 74th minute. The American-born forward received a clearance from goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky, dribbled into the box, and then delivered a delicate lob into the far corner to make it 2-0. This goal marked his eighth in his last eight games for Monaco across all competitions, highlighting his importance to the team. Balogun had just returned from international duty with the U.S. Men’s National Team, where he played against Belgium and came on as a substitute in the match against Portugal.
Golovin and Gouiri's Key Moments in the Match
Aleksandr Golovin had opened the scoring for Monaco just shy of the hour mark, giving the home side a deserved lead. Despite a late fightback from Marseille, who pulled one back through Amine Gouiri in the 85th minute, Monaco held firm. The visitors, missing the suspended Mason Greenwood, pushed hard for an equalizer in the final moments. However, Monaco's goalkeeper Hradecky produced a crucial reflex save to deny Facundo Medina, while defender Jordan Teze cleared Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s effort off the line, ensuring the victory for Monaco.
