Reims surprised Louis II, Monaco sinks
IT’S OVER ! MONACO DECLINES AT HOME!
It’s over at Louis II! Huge disappointment for Monaco, which lost 2-1 at home to Reims! The Monegasques held the match with the goal of Ben Yedder (top scorer in L1) but lost control at the end of the game with two goals conceded in quick succession. Jean Lucas was also expelled.
MBUKU’S BUUUUUUT IS INCREDIBLE!
Reims will win at the end of the suspense! Doumbia plays with Disasi and Jakobs before giving Zeneli! It gives perfectly to Mbuku which ends in the but empty, incredible!
Another shot on target by Mbuku
It continues to heat up in front of Nübel’s goal with a shot from a tight angle from Mbuku! The Monegasque goalkeeper is sleeping well.
EXPULSION OF JEAN LUCAS!
After his wasted opportunity, Jean Lucas completely loses control and takes a second yellow for a bad gesture on a Reims defender.
THE CSC OF VOLLAND, REIMS EQUALIZES!
Kevin Volland is unlucky on this one! Free kick perfectly shot and Volland cuts the trajectory and deceives Nubel by lobbing him.. 1 to 1, Reims equalize!
MONACO WAS VERY HOT!
It starts from all sides now with a huge action for Mbuku who stumbles on Nübel after a sharp right foot!
JEAN LUCAS MISSES THE FRAME!
What a huge opportunity for Monaco and Jean Lucas who recover a ball in front of the opposing surface! He forces his shot from the left too much and misses the target.
No penalty for Monaco!
Penalty or not for Monaco? Sofiane Diop collapses in the area but the referee does not flinch!
Disasi finds Rajkovic on his way
Free kick for Monaco played two with Jean Lucas and Diop! The latter stings his ball at the far post for a powerful header on Disasi but Rajkovic is on it!
Aborted counter-attack for Reims
Counterattack for Reims which is rather poorly played! Mbuku can hit the goal but he prefers to cross towards… nobody!
Monaco took over
The Monaco players clearly took the upper hand in the game and obtained many chances through Volland and the inevitable Ben Yedder!
BEN YEDDER’S BUUUUUUT!
What an action from Monaco with a superb movement concluded by Ben Yedder! Diop finds him in one touch in the box and the French international ends up as a pivot! 1 to 0!
Vigilant Rajkovic
Monaco met the pressure on Rajkovic’s goal but the Reims goalkeeper reacted well by throwing himself on a cross from Diop!
IT’S HALF-TIME!
It’s the break at the Louis II stadium! Monaco and Reims leave with a score of 0-0 after 45 minutes of play. First half a little dull with a but logically refused to Gelson Martins and a great opportunity wasted by Van Bergen for Reims.
The opportunity for Ben Yedder!
Found at the entrance to the surface, Ben Yedder tries a powerful strike which is returned by Rajkovic! Nice save from the Reims goalkeeper!
monaco got hot
Suspicion of penalty for Reims for a hand of Maripan but the referee gives nothing. It was hot !
THE ACTION FOR VAN BERGEN!
Starting in the middle of the field, Van Bergen comes up against Nübel and forces his shot but it’s too much on the Monegasque goalkeeper!
Van Bergen’s head!
Finally, Reims comes out of its camp and does it rather well! Overflow and cross from Hornby for Van Bergen’s header but it’s direct on Nübel!
It lacks rhythm
The two teams neutralize each other in the game even if Monaco has the upper hand. Reims is rounding its back.
Monaco met the pressure
Corner for Monaco after a shot blocked by Jakobs! It’s becoming clearer for Philippe Clément’s men!
Sofiane Diop is untenable
Super overflow from Diop who plays with the defense and crosses it to the far post for Gelson! The Portuguese misses the lead!
BUT DENIED TO GELSON MARTINS!
Superb ball from Diop for Gelson Martins at the far post! It’s perfect and the Portuguese nods… But he refuses!
The good center of Martins
Super ball from Fofana in the race for Gelson Martins and the Portuguese center back! It passes in front of everyone!
Monegasque possession
The first balls are at the feet of the Monaco players! Jean Lucas touches a lot of balls, the attackers make a lot of races.
Reims will return 5 minutes late
Reims president Jean-Pierre Caillot has decided to bring his players back 5 minutes late in support of the Ukrainians. A symbolic action on the part of the Rémois!
Clement struggles to find his rhythm
Philippe Clément has won just two of his six Ligue 1 matches in charge of Monaco.
The Monegasques can at least rely on their excellent form at home to revive their European ambitions. They are now undefeated in their last ten outings at the Stade Louis II (7v, 3d).
Reims without Ekitike
Monegasque coach Philippe Clément is deprived of Tchouaméni and Caio Henrique, suspended.
On the Reims side, Oscar Garcia must compose without Abdelhamid, suspended, nor Foket, Gravillon, Cadjuste, Cassama, Ekitike, Touré, Donis and Berisha, all injured.
And the composition of Reims!
Rajkovic – Busi, Munetsi, Faes (c), Locko – Flips, Matusiwa, Lopy, Konan – Van Bergen, Hornby
The composition of the ASM!
Wissam Ben Yedder holds today alongside his friend Volland. Sofiane Diop and Gelson will support the two forwards.
Nübel – Vanderson, Disasi, Maripan, Jakobs – Martins, Fofana, Lucas, Diop – Volland, Ben Yedder (c)
Monaco on the revival
Jostled by Bordeaux last weekend and reduced to numerical inferiority, Monaco snatched a point to chain a third match without defeat in Ligue 1. It is more difficult for Reims, who have won only one of their seven last matches, even if the Champagne club still has a slight lead over the relegation zone.
MONACO-REIMS KICK-OFF AT 1PM!
Hello everyone and welcome to RMC Sport to follow the 26th day of Ligue 1 live. Sixth in the championship, Monaco faces Reims and wants to restart the machine after two draws. Kick off at 1 p.m.!