Match report

FC Porto Stuns Monaco 5-2 in UEFA Champions League Clash

FC Porto
FC Porto
5–2
FT
Monaco
Monaco
Dec 6, 2017

In a stunning display, FC Porto demolished Monaco 5-2 in their UEFA Champions League match. The Portuguese side showcased their offensive prowess, with Victor Aboubakar leading the charge with multiple goals. Despite a red card for Monaco and subsequent penalty, the visitors managed to score two late goals but couldn't overturn the substantial deficit.

Key Facts

  • • Victor Aboubakar scored two goals for FC Porto
  • • Yacine Brahimi and Alex Telles also found the net for Porto
  • • Ricardo Ghezzal received a red card for Monaco in the 38th minute
  • • Kamil Glik scored a penalty for Monaco
  • • Radamel Falcao scored a consolation goal for Monaco
  • • Tiquinho Soares scored the final goal for FC Porto

Lineups

FC Porto

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 12 José Sá (G)
  • 5 Ivan Marcano (D)
  • 13 Alex Telles (D)
  • 28 Felipe (D)
  • 21 Ricardo Pereira (D)
  • 20 André André (M)
  • 16 H. Herrera (M)
  • 22 Danilo Pereira (M)
  • 8 Y. Brahimi (M)
  • 9 V. Aboubakar (F)
  • 11 M. Marega (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 D. Reyes
  • 17 Jesús Corona
  • 29 Tiquinho
  • 1 Casillas
  • 2 M. Pereira
  • 10 Óliver Torres
  • 19 M. Layún

Monaco

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 16 D. Benaglio (G)
  • 25 K. Glik (D)
  • 4 T. Kongolo (D)
  • 38 A. Touré (D)
  • 5 Jemerson (D)
  • 18 S. Meïté (M)
  • 20 Rony Lopes (M)
  • 35 K. N'Doram (M)
  • 7 R. Ghezzal (M)
  • 11 G. Carrillo (F)
  • 15 A. Diakhaby (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 João Moutinho
  • 9 R. Falcao
  • 14 K. Baldé
  • 2 Fabinho
  • 6 Jorge
  • 19 D. Sidibé
  • 30 S. Sy

Timeline

  1. FC Porto
    7' FC Porto Card · Yellow Card
    André André
  2. FC Porto
    9' FC Porto Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Aboubakar · Assist: Y. Brahimi
  3. FC Porto
    33' FC Porto Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Aboubakar · Assist: Danilo Pereira
  4. Monaco
    38' Monaco Card · Red Card
    R. Ghezzal
  5. FC Porto
    42' FC Porto subst · Substitution 1
    Off: André André · On: D. Reyes
  6. FC Porto
    45' FC Porto Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Brahimi · Assist: V. Aboubakar
  7. Monaco
    61' Monaco Goal · Penalty
    K. Glik
  8. FC Porto
    65' FC Porto Goal · Normal Goal
    Alex Telles · Assist: Danilo Pereira
  9. Monaco
    66' Monaco subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Soualiho Meïté · On: João Moutinho
  10. Monaco
    66' Monaco subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Carrillo · On: R. Falcao
  11. FC Porto
    67' FC Porto subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Marega · On: J. Corona
  12. Monaco
    72' Monaco subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Diakhaby · On: K. Balde
  13. FC Porto
    74' FC Porto subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Aboubakar · On: Tiquinho Soares
  14. Monaco
    78' Monaco Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Falcao · Assist: K. Balde
  15. FC Porto
    88' FC Porto Goal · Normal Goal
    Tiquinho Soares · Assist: R. Pereira

Match Stats

Stat FC Porto Monaco
Fouls 6 11
Pass Accuracy 85% 77%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 1 1
Total Shots 16 15
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 579 318
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 7 4
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 64% 36%
Accurate Passes 492 245
Shots Inside Box 12 8
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ FC Porto took an early lead with goals from Victor Aboubakar and Yacine Brahimi in the first half, capitalizing on Monaco's red card
  • ▸ Alex Telles' goal extended Porto's lead to 4-0, effectively ending any hope of a Monaco comeback despite the late goals by Kamil Glik and Radamel Falcao