Match report

Monaco Defeats Trabzonspor 3-1 in UEFA Europa League

Monaco
Monaco
3–1
FT
Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor
Oct 6, 2022

Monaco demonstrated their dominance in the UEFA Europa League by defeating Trabzonspor with a convincing 3-1 scoreline. The game saw early red card drama for Trabzonspor, which significantly influenced the match's momentum. Wissam Ben Yedder and Benjamin Embolo were pivotal figures in Monaco's victory, contributing key goals and assists.

Key Facts

  • • Monaco secured a 3-1 win over Trabzonspor.
  • • Maximiliano Gómez of Trabzonspor was sent off in the 11th minute following violent conduct, leading to a red card upgrade via VAR.
  • • Wissam Ben Yedder scored twice (14', HT+2') and Benjamin Embolo provided key assists for Monaco.
  • • Trabzonspor managed one goal through Alexandros Bakasetas in the 72nd minute.

Lineups

Monaco

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 16 A. Nübel (G)
  • 2 Vanderson (D)
  • 6 A. Disasi (D)
  • 5 B. Badiashile (D)
  • 12 Caio Henrique (D)
  • 27 K. Diatta (M)
  • 4 M. Camara (M)
  • 19 Y. Fofana (M)
  • 17 A. Golovin (M)
  • 10 W. Ben Yedder (F)
  • 36 B. Embolo (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 M. Boadu
  • 31 K. Volland
  • 11 Jean Lucas
  • 3 G. Maripán
  • 18 T. Minamino
  • 14 I. Jakobs
  • 30 T. Didillon
  • 23 M. Sarr
  • 77 Gelson Martins
  • 48 N. Babai
  • 15 E. Matazo
  • 21 M. Akliouche

Trabzonspor

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 U. Çakır (G)
  • 19 J. Larsen (D)
  • 3 Marc Bartra (D)
  • 24 S. Denswil (D)
  • 18 E. Elmalı (D)
  • 6 E. Siopis (M)
  • 17 M. Hamšík (M)
  • 27 Trézéguet (M)
  • 61 Y. Yazıcı (M)
  • 29 E. Bardhi (M)
  • 30 M. Gómez (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 U. Bozok
  • 11 A. Bakasetas
  • 21 Djaniny
  • 10 A. Ömür
  • 23 N. Ünüvar
  • 54 T. Tepe
  • 25 J. Gbamin
  • 34 D. Haspolat
  • 32 Y. Erdoğan
  • 4 H. Türkmen
  • 80 M. Lahtimi
  • 13 Vitor Hugo

Timeline

  1. Trabzonspor
    4' Trabzonspor Card · Yellow Card
    S. Denswil

    Foul

  2. Trabzonspor
    11' Trabzonspor Card · Red Card
    Maximiliano Gómez

    Violent conduct

  3. Trabzonspor
    11' Trabzonspor Var · Card upgrade
    Maximiliano Gómez
  4. Monaco
    14' Monaco Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Ben Yedder · Assist: B. Embolo
  5. Monaco
    22' Monaco Card · Yellow Card
    Vanderson

    Foul

  6. Monaco
    45'+2 Monaco Goal · Penalty
    W. Ben Yedder
  7. Monaco
    55' Monaco Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Disasi · Assist: B. Embolo
  8. Trabzonspor
    56' Trabzonspor subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Yazıcı · On: U. Bozok
  9. Trabzonspor
    56' Trabzonspor subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Hamšík · On: A. Bakasetas
  10. Monaco
    57' Monaco subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Ben Yedder · On: M. Boadu
  11. Monaco
    57' Monaco subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Embolo · On: K. Volland
  12. Monaco
    65' Monaco subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Camara · On: Jean Lucas
  13. Monaco
    65' Monaco subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Vanderson · On: G. Maripan
  14. Trabzonspor
    72' Trabzonspor subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Trézéguet · On: Djaniny
  15. Trabzonspor
    72' Trabzonspor subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Siopis · On: A. Ömür
  16. Trabzonspor
    72' Trabzonspor Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Bakasetas · Assist: U. Bozok
  17. Monaco
    73' Monaco subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Golovin · On: T. Minamino
  18. Monaco
    74' Monaco Card · Yellow Card
    K. Diatta

    Foul

  19. Trabzonspor
    82' Trabzonspor subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Bardhi · On: N. Unuvar

Match Stats

Stat Monaco Trabzonspor
Fouls 11 6
Pass Accuracy 87% 78%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 23 6
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 519 414
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 8 2
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 453 324
Shots Inside Box 12 3
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 11 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early red card against Trabzonspor’s Maximiliano Gómez at the 11th minute shifted momentum heavily towards Monaco, allowing them to dominate possession and control the game.
  • ▸ Wissam Ben Yedder's two goals, one from a penalty kick in injury time of the first half, effectively sealed Monaco's victory and maintained their lead despite Trabzonspor’s late goal.