Monaco secured their place in the UEFA Champions League group stages after defeating Strasbourg on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Stade de France.
The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances throughout the game. However, it was Monaco who eventually emerged victorious, thanks to a stunning penalty shootout win.
In the first half, Monaco dominated possession and created several chances, but they were unable to find the back of the net. In the second half, Monaco increased their pressure and were rewarded when they took the lead through a well-taken goal from Benjamin Mendy.
However, Strasbourg refused to give up and fought back, equalising just before the end of regulation time. The match went into extra time, where Monaco showed their resilience as they held out against Strasbourg's attacking onslaught.
In the shootout, Monaco had to face four penalties, and all four of them found the back of the net, including a stunning penalty from Benjamin Mendy. Strasbourg, on the other hand, missed two penalties, leaving Monaco to celebrate their victory.
With this win, Monaco moved up to third place in Group A, securing their place in the UEFA Champions League group stages. It was a remarkable performance from Monaco, who had to fight hard for every point in this difficult fixture.
Overall, it was a fantastic display of football from Monaco, who demonstrated their ability to compete with the best teams in Europe. They will now look forward to their next challenge, which is facing Paris Saint-Germain in their upcoming fixture.