AS Monaco won against Stade Rennais (2-1), this Wednesday evening at Louis II, on behalf of the 19th day of Ligue 1.

The match: 2-1

It’s the beautiful operation of the day. And it is for AS Monaco. By taking the best from a direct competitor for European places and the podium, Niko Kovac’s men have completed this first part of the season perfectly. Enough to go on vacation with peace of mind. At the end of a tight and pleasant meeting in terms of the game, the Monegasques were first surprised in the first period by Martin Terrier, scorer on a perfect one-two with Gaëtan Laborde (0-1, 16 ′).

But at the end of the first half, Wissam Ben Yedder allowed his team to reduce the score by equalizing the penalty following a hand in the penalty area (1-1, 35 ′). On the return from the locker room, the two teams provided themselves with opportunities, but it was AS Monaco who had the last word through Kevin Volland, scorer with the lead on a perfect serve from Sofiane Diop (2 -1, 72 ′). One but important, which allows the ASM to take the three points against one of the most attractive teams of this first part of the season.

In the standings, Wissam Ben Yedder’s teammates move up to sixth place, three points off the podium.

The perf ‘: “Yederland” the return!

By scoring his 10th goal of the season in the league, Wissam Ben Yedder grabbed second place in the Ligue 1 scorers’ standings behind Jonathan David (12 goals). Indispensable in recent weeks, the French international has converted a significant penalty that allowed ASM to remember the score after a complicated start to the match.

For his part, his loyal attacking partner Kevin Volland offered him the three points to AS Monaco by scoring the winning goal with a header, his fifth of the season. What if the incredible “Yederland” was definitely back and ready to step into Ligue 1 in 2022, like last season?

The number: 10

Like the number of consecutive games without defeat at Louis II for AS Monaco (7 wins, 3 draws). The last setback dates back to September 11 against Olympique Marseille (0-2).

The declaration: “We can go on vacation with a smile”

Aurélien Tchouaméni: “We were surprised by the intensity that Rennes showed at the start of the match. But we were able to react by relying on our strengths and seeking them higher up. We remained on a good series despite a defeat against Paris Saint-Germain. We were able to bounce back by qualifying for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France and winning tonight. We are getting better and better. It bodes well for 2022. We can go on vacation with a smile. “

In the stands: The tribute to Dmitri Rybolovlev and the branches of the Supporters’ Club

For this match placed under the sign of the supporters, many families went to the Louis II stadium. In addition, 1,500 children were present to support the Rouge & Blancs. Christmas hats flourished everywhere in the stands, while Monegasque supporters from all over France and Italy came to encourage AS Monaco, under the eyes of Prince Albert II.

Invited by the club, the members of the thirteen branches of the AS Monaco Supporters’ Club proudly waved their tifos with their effigy at the kickoff, while a banner to thank Dmitri Rybolovlev for his ten years at the head of the club was also deployed throughout the meeting. A true declaration of love from all Monegasque supporters to their president.

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