Match report

Monaco Defeats Montpellier 2-0 in Ligue 1 Clash

Montpellier
Montpellier
0–2
FT
Monaco
Monaco
May 12, 2024

Monaco stunned Montpellier at the Stade de la Mosson, sealing their win with two well-timed strikes. Koffi Ouattara broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute, capitalizing on an assist from Famara Balogun, while Youssouf Fofana added a second goal in the 65th to secure Monaco's position in Ligue 1.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Montpellier 0-2 Monaco
  • • Koffi Ouattara scored the first goal (52') assisted by Famara Balogun
  • • Youssouf Fofana netted the second goal (65') from an assist by Mehdi Akliouche
  • • Jérôme Ferri received a yellow card for Montpellier in the 20th minute
  • • Willy Singo was shown a yellow card for Monaco in the 72nd minute

Lineups

Montpellier

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 D. Bertaud (G)
  • 29 E. Tchato (D)
  • 6 C. Jullien (D)
  • 5 M. Sagnan (D)
  • 3 I. Sylla (D)
  • 27 B. Omeragić (M)
  • 12 J. Ferri (M)
  • 9 Mousa Al Ta'mari (M)
  • 22 K. Fayad (M)
  • 70 T. Coulibaly (M)
  • 23 Y. Karamoh (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 J. Chotard
  • 8 A. Adams
  • 42 O. Maamma
  • 18 L. Leroy
  • 19 S. Delaye
  • 17 T. Sainte-Luce
  • 1 B. Dizdarević
  • 77 F. Sacko
  • 36 S. Hefti

Monaco

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Majecki (G)
  • 99 W. Singo (D)
  • 5 T. Kehrer (D)
  • 22 M. Salisu (D)
  • 19 Y. Fofana (M)
  • 27 K. Diatta (M)
  • 21 M. Akliouche (M)
  • 7 E. Ben Seghir (M)
  • 20 K. Ouattara (M)
  • 10 W. Ben Yedder (F)
  • 36 B. Embolo (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 F. Balogun
  • 4 M. Camara
  • 37 E. Diop
  • 88 S. Magassa
  • 12 Caio Henrique
  • 16 P. Köhn
  • 47 L. Michal
  • 45 S. Bouabré
  • 2 Vanderson

Timeline

  1. Montpellier
    20' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ferri

    Foul

  2. Montpellier
    34' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Ferri · On: J. Chotard
  3. Monaco
    44' Monaco subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Embolo · On: F. Balogun
  4. Monaco
    52' Monaco Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Ouattara · Assist: F. Balogun
  5. Montpellier
    61' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mousa Tamari · On: A. Adams
  6. Montpellier
    61' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Karamoh · On: O. Maamma
  7. Monaco
    65' Monaco Goal · Normal Goal
    Youssouf Fofana · Assist: M. Akliouche
  8. Montpellier
    70' Montpellier subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Sagnan · On: Leo Leroy
  9. Montpellier
    70' Montpellier subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Fayad · On: S. Delaye
  10. Monaco
    72' Monaco Card · Yellow Card
    W. Singo

    Foul

  11. Monaco
    74' Monaco subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Ben Seghir · On: M. Camara
  12. Montpellier
    85' Montpellier Var · Goal cancelled
    I. Sylla
  13. Monaco
    86' Monaco subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Diatta · On: E. Diop
  14. Monaco
    86' Monaco subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Akliouche · On: Soungoutou Magassa
  15. Monaco
    86' Monaco subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Ouattara · On: Caio Henrique

Match Stats

Stat Montpellier Monaco
Fouls 20 10
Pass Accuracy 80% 86%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 19
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 400 504
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 3 9
xG 1.10 2.36
Shots off Target 8 5
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 321 431
Shots Inside Box 6 11
Saves 6 3
Shots Outside Box 8 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Monaco's early dominance and Koffi Ouattara's goal in the 52nd minute marked a turning point, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Youssouf Fofana's second goal just three minutes later solidified Monaco's control of the match.