Match report

Monaco Defeats Reims 1-0 in Ligue 1

Reims
Reims
0–1
FT
Monaco
Monaco
May 9, 2021

Monaco secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Reims in a crucial Ligue 1 match at the Stade Auguste Delaune. The game was marked by strong defensive performances from both teams, with Monaco's early goal by E. Matazo proving decisive. Despite efforts by Reims to equalize, Monaco's resilience and tactical adjustments kept them ahead.

Key Facts

  • • Monaco defeated Reims 1-0 in Ligue 1
  • • E. Matazo scored the only goal for Monaco at the 20th minute, assisted by W. Ben Yedder
  • • Monaco had a goal cancelled by VAR in the 45th minute involving K. Volland
  • • Monaco made 5 substitutions, Reims made 4 substitutions
  • • B. Badiashile and G. Maripan received yellow cards for Monaco
  • • M. Munetsi received a yellow card for Reims

Lineups

Reims

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Rajković (G)
  • 5 Y. Abdelhamid (D)
  • 32 T. Foket (D)
  • 2 W. Faes (D)
  • 3 G. Konan (D)
  • 7 X. Chavalerin (M)
  • 23 Moreto Cassamã (M)
  • 24 M. Cafaro (M)
  • 15 M. Munetsi (M)
  • 11 B. Dia (F)
  • 21 N. Mbuku (M)

Substitutes

  • 8 D. Kutesa
  • 33 A. Flips
  • 27 E. Toure
  • 9 K. Sierhuis
  • 28 T. De Smet
  • 10 A. Zeneli
  • 34 M. Drammeh
  • 40 T. Vimalin
  • 29 D. Maresic

Monaco

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 40 B. Lecomte (G)
  • 26 R. Aguilar (M)
  • 3 G. Maripán (D)
  • 20 A. Disasi (D)
  • 12 Caio Henrique (M)
  • 32 B. Badiashile (D)
  • 8 A. Tchouaméni (M)
  • 22 Y. Fofana (M)
  • 36 E. Matazo (F)
  • 31 K. Volland (F)
  • 9 W. Ben Yedder (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Gelson Martins
  • 29 D. Sidibé
  • 17 A. Golovin
  • 2 F. Ballo
  • 34 C. Matsima
  • 35 Florentino Luís
  • 4 Fàbregas
  • 30 V. Mannone
  • 33 V. Decarpentrie

Timeline

  1. Monaco
    20' Monaco Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Matazo · Assist: W. Ben Yedder
  2. Reims
    31' Reims Card · Yellow Card
    M. Munetsi

    Foul

  3. Monaco
    39' Monaco Card · Yellow Card
    B. Badiashile

    Foul

  4. Monaco
    45' Monaco Var · Goal cancelled
    K. Volland
  5. Monaco
    65' Monaco subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Matazo · On: G. Martins
  6. Monaco
    65' Monaco subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Disasi · On: D. Sidibe
  7. Reims
    66' Reims subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Cafaro · On: A. Flips
  8. Reims
    75' Reims subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Mbuku · On: E. Touré
  9. Monaco
    80' Monaco subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Ben Yedder · On: A. Golovin
  10. Reims
    86' Reims subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Dia · On: K. Sierhuis
  11. Monaco
    89' Monaco Card · Yellow Card
    G. Maripan

    Foul

  12. Monaco
    90'+1 Monaco subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Volland · On: F. Ballo-Toure
  13. Monaco
    90'+1 Monaco subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Aguilar · On: C. Matsima
  14. Monaco
    90' Monaco Card · Yellow Card
    A. Golovin

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Reims Monaco
Fouls 11 13
Pass Accuracy 82% 88%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 7
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 403 655
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 2 2
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 38% 62%
Accurate Passes 329 576
Shots Inside Box 5 3
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ E. Matazo's early goal for Monaco in the 20th minute set the tone and momentum for the match
  • ▸ The cancellation of Monaco's goal by VAR in the 45th minute could have changed the dynamic, but Monaco maintained their lead