Monaco narrowly defeated Strasbourg in their Ligue 1 match on Saturday, securing the top three position for the Principality side. The match was played at the Stade Louis-II stadium and ended with Monaco taking home all three points after a penalty shootout.
The match started off with both teams trying to establish dominance, but it was Monaco who had the first chance of the game when Benjamin Mendy sent a free kick into the box, but the ball deflected off the post and onto the head of Thomas Meunier. However, he couldn't find the back of the net and the game continued without any goals being scored until the 45th minute when Benjamin Mendy found space on the left wing and crossed the ball into the box, which was headed by Moussa Diaby to give Monaco the lead.
Strasbourg tried to equalize in the second half but failed to do so as Monaco goalkeeper Ivan Toney made some key saves to keep his team ahead. In the 92nd minute, Strasbourg captain Benjamin Mendy received a yellow card for dissent and this gave Monaco the advantage to take the lead. They took full advantage of this situation as they won the penalty shootout, with Moussa Dembélé converting from the spot-kick to secure the win for Monaco.
This victory puts Monaco firmly in the top three of the league table, giving them a comfortable cushion going into the final weeks of the season. The victory also gives Monaco coach Lucien Favre a much-needed boost ahead of the upcoming matches against Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille.
Overall, this match was a closely contested affair that saw both teams put up a good fight, but Monaco were ultimately able to come out on top thanks to their strong performance in the penalty shootout. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players, and it will be exciting to see how they perform in the coming weeks and months.