what objective for AS Monaco?
AS Monaco travels to Braga this evening for the 8th Europa League final. The Monegasques are preparing for a trap meeting, with a regular in difficult to resolve matches.
Braga awaits his opponents with a firm footing. The Portuguese club has come a long way after winning on penalties against Sheriff Tiraspol in the play-off. This is the Portuguese’s first appearance in the Europa League since the 2015/2016 season.
Aside, AS Monaco is looking to seize its last chance to qualify for the Champions League. The principality club is 8th of Ligue 1 and could manage to grab the podium. But a victory in Europe ensured qualification, in addition to making history.
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Philippe Clément’s men have their best chance of returning to the Champions League. Although they are on a good dynamic in the league, the fight is tough in Ligue 1. This Europa League currently remains their best way to ensure their place.
For that, they will first have to win the double confrontation against Braga. The Monegasques can be confident, they are undefeated in their last 6 European matches (3V-3D).
The key to the competition will lie in the efficiency of Wissam Ben-Yedder’s teammates. Their last clean sheet in the European Cup dates back to November 2014. AS Monaco is one of the clubs with the means to seek this trophy. Champions League finalists in 2004, semi-finalist in 2017, the club has already achieved some great epics. AS Monaco has all the cards in hand to go all the way. It’s up to Philippe Clément’s players to seize their chance.
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