AS Monaco end their internship in Spain with a draw in Seville
For their first preparation match, the Red and Whites won a draw (1-1) against Sevilla FC thanks in particular to a goal from Gelson Martins.
After eight days of intensive training spent in Benidorm, AS Monaco players were at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium to challenge Sevilla FC. And Philippe Clément’s men drew (1-1) for their first warm-up match. At kick-off, Philippe Clément lines up a traditional 4-4-2 with in particular the Yedderland duo in front, supported by Alexander Golovin and Maghnes Akliouche on the sides.
👥 𝗟𝗲 𝗫𝗜 𝗱𝗲 𝗱𝗲́𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 Monegasque 🆚 @SevillaFC
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A first period rich in opportunities
If the start of the game was rather calm in terms of chances, apart from a recovery from Ruben Aguilar above (12th), the game came alive after half an hour of play. More enterprising in the game, the Monegasques Several situations then arise but come up against an excellent Marko Dmitrovic who fends off attempts by Aleksandr Golovin (36′) then Wissam Ben Yedder (39′).
The captain, who reunited with his old team, then believe to open the scoring just before half-time but it is signaled in an offside position (44th). In the aftermath, Suso, with a nice shot from outside the area, creates the biggest opportunity on the Sevillian side and it takes help from the post to prevent the Spanish but (45th).
44′ No buts for @WissBenYedder which is eventually flagged offside.
The captain of AS Monaco is nevertheless warmly applauded by the supporters of his former club 👏
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– AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) December 7, 2022
Félix Lemarechal altruist, Gelson Martins Clinic
At half-time, Philippe Clément took the opportunity to carry out a broad review of the workforce and we noted the entry of Cercle Brugge defender Jasper Daland, who, as part of the partnership between the two clubs, completed the internship in Spain.
Many #MadeInLaDiagonale players like Yann Lienard, Soungoutou Magassa, Eliesse Ben Seghir and Félix Lemarechal are also on the field, and it is the latter who shines on the hour mark. Following a high recovery on his part, he managed to dribble past the opposing goalkeeper before serving in withdrawal Gelson Martins who discovered a nice strike from the right (59th).
59′ But for AS Monaco 🔥
Felix Lemarechal recovers the ball, dribble the opposing goalkeeper before serving perfectly @GelsonMartins_ who concluded with a nice strike 🔝
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– AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) December 7, 2022
Back to Monaco now
A deserved opener since the Red and Whites had the best situations in this meeting. Very little worried, they are nevertheless surprised by the stroke of genius of Pedro Ortiz, author of a goal from 40 meters (74th). Behind this equalizer, the meeting falls in intensity with two teams undoubtedly blunted from their start of preparation.
It therefore ends with this score of one everywhere for the first friendly match for Philippe Clément’s men. Now end of the internship in Spain and return to Monaco this Thursday to continue the preparation and prepare the next two meetings on December 16 next Empoli, then the next day against Fiorentina. Daghé Munegu!
Match sheet:
Preparation game
FC Sevilla 1-1 AS Monaco
Half time: 0-0
But : Pedro Ortiz (74th) for Sevilla; Gelson Martins (59th) for AS Monaco
Sevilla FC: Dmitrovic – Jesús Navas, José Ángel, Nianzou, Rekik – Fernando, Rakitic, Jordán, Oliver Torres, Suso (Januzaj, 56th) – Rafa Mir
Replacements: Alberto F, Januzaj, Alvarez, Quintana, Salas, Ortiz, Matias, Ryan, Capi, Lulo, Manu Bueno, Hormigo, Isaac
Coach : Jorge Sampaoli
AS Monaco: Nübel (Lienard, 46th) – Aguilar (Diop, 60th), Maripán (Daland, 46th), Badiashile (Sarr, 46th), C. Henrique (Semedo Varela, 60th) – Akliouche (Gelson Martins, 46th), Camara (Matazo, 46th), Jean Lucas (Magassa, 46th), Golovine (Ben Seghir, 46th) – Ben Yedder © (Boadu, 46th), Volland (Lemarechal, 46th)
Replacements: Didillon, Lienard, Zadi, Béry, Daland, Sarr, Semedo Varela, Ben Seghir, Coulibaly, Diop, Gelson Martins, Lemarechal, Magassa, Matazo, Boadu, Geubbels
Coach : Philippe Clement