Match report
Monaco Defeats Reims 1-0 in Ligue 1
Reims
0–1
FT
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
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20' Monaco Goal · Normal GoalE. Matazo · Assist: W. Ben Yedder -
31' Reims Card · Yellow CardM. MunetsiFoul
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39' Monaco Card · Yellow CardB. BadiashileFoul
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45' Monaco Var · Goal cancelledK. Volland -
65' Monaco subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Matazo · On: G. Martins -
65' Monaco subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Disasi · On: D. Sidibe -
66' Reims subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Cafaro · On: A. Flips -
75' Reims subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Mbuku · On: E. Touré -
80' Monaco subst · Substitution 3Off: W. Ben Yedder · On: A. Golovin -
86' Reims subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Dia · On: K. Sierhuis -
89' Monaco Card · Yellow CardG. MaripanFoul
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90'+1 Monaco subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Volland · On: F. Ballo-Toure -
90'+1 Monaco subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Aguilar · On: C. Matsima -
90' Monaco Card · Yellow CardA. GolovinFoul
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