AS Monaco sparkle against OM to retake second place! | OneFootball

Largely dominant after a difficult start, the Rouge et Blanc proved imperious to secure a key win against Olympique de Marseille in the big clash of the 29th round (3-0), synonymous with moving back into second place.

What a match! Eager to face down a dangerous Olympique de Marseille team, the AS Monaco players showed character to secure a prestigious win (3-0). It was a fine victory obtained under the eyes of HSH Prince Albert II and President Dmitry Rybolovlev, both present at the Stade Louis-II, which allows the club from the Rock to retake second place in the Ligue 1 table. Recap ✍️

The context 📅

The Rouge et Blanc approached this top-level match with confidence, having won five straight matches in the Principality including their last against Nice in the Derby (2-1). But also with a measure of caution, after a defeat suffered in the reverse fixture at the Vélodrome (2-1), especially since it would be the battle for the podium and with it qualification in the Champions League which would be at stake.

They like to build up their defensive play, with Geronimo Rulli in particular, who makes himself very available to restart play. Adrien Rabiot is in fantastic form at the moment, and Mason Greenwood could be decisive, making the difference with his dribbling, technique, and pace.

The XI 👥

To meet this challenge, coach Adi Hütter made just one change compared to recent league outings. In the absence of the suspended Christian Mawissa, Wilfried Singo took his place in central defence, while Vanderson had the opportunity to return to the starting lineup on the right flank.

The scenario 🎞

The match kicked off in a fiery atmosphere at a packed Stade Louis-II. Marseille’s opening burst of pressure led to Luis Henrique’s first attempt hitting the side netting (13′).

The response was somewhat timid, but it was would soon be a success. Takumi Minamino, first failed to find the net (23′)  but it only postponed the opener, as on a loose ball in the box, Denis Zakaria perfectly set up the Japanese playmaker who finished perfectly with his right foot (1-0, 34′)!

Taki’, the difference maker!

Taki’ scored his third goal to open the scoring, and his fifth goal this season in the top flight, thanks to the Swiss midfielder’s third assist. Halftime finally came after Vanderson’s last-minute shot from wide was saved by Rulli (44′).

And the second half got off to a flying start, with two dangerous headers from the Rouge et Blanc at corners. Singo’s first at the near post (48′) was saved by the Marseille goalkeeper, before Breel Embolo’s, which was also saved (49′).

Magic Breel with a crucial second!

The response was immediate in this 100-mph restart, but Mason Greenwood twice failed to beat a vigilant Philipp Köhn (52′, 53′). However, Monaco remained the more determined in front of goal, and Maghnes Akliouche came within a whisker of beating Rulli with a volley (57′). This regret was short-lived, as, shortly afterward, following a superb pass from Vandi’ in behind the defense, Breel Embolo doubled the lead with a sublime chip (2-0, 58′)!

Köhn is unbeatable and Captain Zak’ is clinical!

It was his sixth Ligue 1 goal of the season, thanks to the Brazilian’s third assist. The match continue to be a non-stop affair, and substitute Amine Gouiri came close to finding Köhn’s top corner, but the ‘keeper pulled off a sublime save (67′). AS Monaco felt victory was within their grasp, and after Lamine Camara’s effort was deflected wide of the top corner (77′), it was Denis Zakaria who ended the suspense with a penalty (3-0, 82’)!

A solid victory and second place to boot!

It was a fifth goal as well for the Monaco captain, who thus definitively sealed Monaco’s triumph against OM, after two final saves from Philipp and an attempt from Folarin Balogun. The Rouge et Blanc therefore won comfortably, to reclaim second place in the Ligue 1 table,  moving ahead of their opponents on the day. DAGHE MUNEGU!!! 🇲🇨

Key moments 🎥

13′: Luis Henrique’s shot only finds the side netting from the right 23′: Minamino’s shot across goal goes wide 34′: Zakaria plays in Minamino whose clever right-footed finish finds the net (1-0) 37′: Minamino’s shot from an angle goes wide 42′: Luis Henrique’s volley skims Köhn’s left post 44′: Vanderson’s attempt from wide is blocked by Rulli 48′: Camara’s corner finds Singo’s header but it’s saved by Rulli 49′: Embolo’s header from another Camara corner is saved by the goalkeeper 52′: Greenwood’s powerful shot from wide is blocked by Köhn 53′: Greenwood’s snap shot is saved by Köhn 57′: Akliouche’s volley from Camara’s cross is blocked by Rulli 58′: Vanderson plays in Embolo, who finishes from close range to double the lead (2-0) 63′: Dedic curls a shot well over the bar 67′: Gouiri curls in a shot that Köhn slams over the crossbar 74′: Gouiri shoots from a tight angle but only finds the side netting 77′: Camara’s shot from range is deflected away for a corner by Rulli 82′: Embolo wins a penalty and Zakaria converts it (3-0) 90′: Rabiot’s chipped effort is deflected by Köhn 91′: Balogun goes one-on-one with Rulli, who wins their duel 93′: Rabiot’s shot from a tight angle is deflected by Köhn

The stat 📊

AS Monaco have scored 36 home goals in Ligue 1 this season, their highest total after 15 home games since the 2017-18 season (42). The Rouge et Blanc have also already scored 22 home goals in 2025, at least three more than any other team in the top flight.

🗓️ Match details:

Saturday, April 12 (17:00) – Stade Louis-II

Ligue 1 McDonald’s – Matchday 29: AS Monaco 3-0 Olympique de Marseille

Halftime: 1-0

Goals: Minamino (34′), Embolo (58′), Zakaria (82′) for AS Monaco

Bookings: Singo (9′), Kehrer (78′) for AS Monaco; Harit (87′) for Marseille

AS Monaco: Köhn – Vanderson, Singo, Kehrer (Salisu, 89′), C.Henrique – Akliouche, Camara (Magassa, 85′), Zakaria ©, Minamino (Ben Seghir, 70′) – Biereth (Balogun, 70′), Embolo (Ilenikhena, 85′)

Substitutes: Majecki, Salisu, Teze, Al-Musrati, Ben Seghir, Diatta, Golovin, Magassa, Balogun, Ilenikhena