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AS Monaco

After Denis Zakaria, Al-Musrati, and Vanderson picked up yellow and red cards during Monaco’s Champions League match against Benfica midweek—ruling them out of the second leg—they will likely feature in this league fixture.
However, Soungoutou Magassa will be suspended for this match after accumulating too many yellow cards in Ligue 1.
Manager Adi Hütter may also choose to rest key players like Breel Embolo and Aleksandr Golovin ahead of the crucial Champions League second leg.
Nantes

The return of Nicolas Pallois from suspension will be a relief for Antoine Kombouaré. It will strengthen Nantes’ defence and allow Jean-Charles Castelletto to return to his midfield role.
Long-term absentees Nathan Zézé, Tino Kadewere, Adel Mahamoud, Ignatius Ganago, and Douglas Augusto remain unavailable.
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90+6'

There will be no more action in this match as the referee signals full time.
90+5'

Spectacular goal! George Ilenikhena (Monaco) brilliantly darts into the box to latch on to a cross and buries the ball into the bottom right corner, leaving the goalkeeper stunned!
90+4'

Eliesse Ben Seghir (Monaco) sends a wonderful cross from the corner kick. However, the defence works perfectly to clear the ball and avert the threat.
90+4'

Mamadou Coulibaly (Monaco) unleashes a powerful shot towards goal, but it is bravely blocked by a self-sacrificing defender. The linesman points to the corner flag, Monaco are going to take it.
90+3'

Caio Henrique (Monaco) works the corner short.
90+3'

The resulting corner from Eliesse Ben Seghir (Monaco) is cleared. The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Monaco will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
90+3'

Caio Henrique (Monaco) produces a quality cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball and spanks it away. The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Monaco.
90+2'

Meschack Elia (Nantes) tries to latch onto a through ball, but it's too long.
90

The fourth official shows 5 min. of added time.
90'

Monaco slow the tempo of the game down by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult at the moment, very physically demanding to run without the ball.
88'

Antoine Kombouare prepares a substitution. Pedro Chirivella is replaced by Louis Leroux (Nantes).
86'

Great solo effort by George Ilenikhena (Monaco) as he tricks his way through the defence before firing a low drive from just outside of the box towards the middle of the goal. Anthony Lopes is alert and denies him.
85'

Denis Zakaria (Monaco) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Thomas Leonard had an easy-decision to make.
83'

It's time for a substitution. Mamadou Coulibaly (Monaco) comes on in place of Mika Biereth.
83'

What a chance! The ball rebounds out to Denis Zakaria (Monaco) and his strike from the edge of the box goes narrowly wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Nantes.
81'

Goal! Caio Henrique hands George Ilenikhena (Monaco) the simplest of tasks from close range after the cross evaded the keeper, and he makes no mistake with his header into the bottom right corner. 6:1.
78'

The manager has decided to make a substitution and Maghnes Akliouche walks off the pitch to be replaced by Lucas Michal (Monaco).
78'

A lofted pass into the box is met by Mika Biereth (Monaco), who rifles a shot just wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Nantes will have a goal kick.
77'

Monaco are showing great team chemistry. They are passing it around beautifully. Excellent team work.
74'

Although Antoine Kombouare (Nantes) is just on the bench, Thomas Leonard has awarded him with a yellow card. Unsporting behavior says the referee.
72'

It looks like Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco) saw red with that tackle. Thomas Leonard won't tolerate such behaviour on the pitch and blows for a foul.
70'

Meschack Elia (Nantes) finds himself in a promising position after receiving a beautiful cross from the side, but the opposition defence is ready and one of the defenders averts the threat with a quick interception.
68'

Eliesse Ben Seghir (Monaco) guides an effort goalwards from the edge of the box, but it sails just wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Nantes will have a goal kick.
67'

Here is a change. Matthis Abline is going off and Antoine Kombouare gives the last tactical orders to Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes).
67'

A substitution has been made. Douglas Augusto is replaced by Bahereba Guirassy (Nantes).
67'

The referee allows time for a substitution. Moses Simon will be replaced by Meschack Elia (Nantes).
64'

Goal! Mika Biereth (Monaco) runs up to the ball, stops and waits for Anthony Lopes to commit before slotting the penalty into the top left corner.
64'

Mika Biereth (Monaco) is heading towards the penalty spot to take it.
64'

Nicolas Pallois (Nantes) robs an opponent of the ball and explodes in anger when Thomas Leonard blows for a foul. The referee blows the whistle and gives a penalty to Monaco!!
62'

Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco) takes a short corner kick.
62'

A cross from Caio Henrique (Monaco) fails to reach the box as the defence clears the ball away to safety. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Monaco.
61'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Krepin Diatta (Monaco) replaces Vanderson.
61'

Adi Hutter decides to make a substitution. Lamine Camara will be replaced by Al Musrati (Monaco).
61'

Substitution. Takumi Minamino walks off the pitch and George Ilenikhena (Monaco) comes on as a substitute.
59'

Denis Zakaria (Monaco) outjumps the defence to meet the resulting corner and heads the ball towards the middle of the goal. The long-range header is not powerful enough, and the keeper comfortably makes a save.
59'

Lamine Camara (Monaco) goes over to take the corner kick and it looks like he will send the ball into the penalty box.
58'

Vanderson (Monaco) produces a poor pass. He attempts to get the ball into the box but it's hacked away. Monaco earn a corner.
57'

Lamine Camara (Monaco) decides to speed play up with a short corner kick.
57'

Takumi Minamino (Monaco) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety. Corner kick. Monaco will have an opportunity.
56'

Moses Simon (Nantes) races through the centre to the edge of the box then lets fly with a rocket of a shot that flies just over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Monaco.
54'

Goal! Mika Biereth (Monaco) was in the right place at the right time to get to the rebound inside the box and gleefully rifles the ball into the right side of the goal. It's 4:1.
53'

Looks like Denis Zakaria (Monaco) is struggling after picking up a knock. Hopefully he can run it off.
52'

Referee Thomas Leonard sees the trip by Caio Henrique (Monaco) and doesn't hesitate to blow his whistle.
49'

Eliesse Ben Seghir (Monaco) receives the ball inside the box, reacts quickly and without any problems stabs the ball low inside the left post.
48'

Eliesse Ben Seghir (Monaco) takes the corner and sends it into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and makes a good clearance.
48'

Caio Henrique (Monaco) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it's cleared by an opposing player. Monaco have been awarded a corner kick.
47'

Douglas Augusto (Nantes) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Thomas Leonard blows his whistle for a foul. Monaco win a free kick.
46'

Half-time substitution. Antoine Kombouare decided to make a change. Jean-Charles Castelletto is replaced by Marcus Coco (Nantes).
46'

The second half has just started.
45+3'

The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.
45

We will have 2 min. of added time.
45'

Matthis Abline (Nantes) is awarded a yellow card for a sharp discussion with the referee. He should relax or he could be sent off.
45'

Takumi Minamino (Monaco) receives a killer pass, finds himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper and coolly sends the ball into the back of the net.
44'

Goal! Mika Biereth (Monaco) finds himself some space inside the box to get on the end of a pass from Takumi Minamino, then sends the ball into the bottom left corner. 1:1.
43'

Takumi Minamino (Monaco) receives a precise pass inside the box and takes a shot that flies just wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Nantes will have a goal kick.
41'

Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco) makes a yard for himself on the edge of the box and produces a poor effort that sails miles wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Nantes will have a goal kick.
40'

Half-chance! Takumi Minamino (Monaco) plays a pass into the box, but Anthony Lopes reacts well to snuff out the attack.
37'

Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco) get himself out of a tight corner inside the box then shoots. The keeper leaps for the ball but it flies just wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Nantes.
35'

A cross is clipped into the penalty area by Vanderson (Monaco) but poses no threat.
33'

Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco) latched on to a lofted pass inside the box, but his header misses to the right of the target. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Nantes.
32'

Matthis Abline (Nantes) receives a slide-rule pass inside the box and has just the keeper to beat. His shot towards the bottom left corner lacks power and Radoslaw Majecki easily makes the save.
31'

Caio Henrique (Monaco) whips the ball into the penalty area, but one of the defenders is alert and spanks it away.
30'

Takumi Minamino (Monaco) latches on to a brilliant through ball in a promising position, but one of the defenders is alert to the danger and dispossess him.
29'

Lamine Camara (Monaco) crosses the ball into the box from the free kick, but the defence clears the danger.
27'

The game is interrupted. Douglas Augusto (Nantes) has violated the rules in the battle for the ball. No protests or gestures are being made as he is quite aware of what he did.
26'

Moses Simon (Nantes) latches on to a pin-point through ball, but one of the defending players dispossess him. Brilliant defending.
23'

Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Moses Simon (Nantes) is thwarted and cleared to safety.
21'

Nantes seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. Great movement by the offensive players allows the defenders to set up the attack.
19'

Lamine Camara (Monaco) sends in the corner, but fails to find the head of any of his teammates, allowing the defence to clear.
18'

Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco) runs onto a lofted ball into the box, but hits a weak shot towards the top left corner that is easily dealt with by Anthony Lopes. Monaco will have a chance to score from a corner kick.
16'

Lamine Camara (Monaco) launches the ball from the resulting corner, but one of the defenders is first to the ball and deals with the threat.
16'

Mika Biereth (Monaco) misses a good chance to score. An inch-perfect cross into the box finds Mika Biereth (Monaco) who rises for a header, but sends the ball well over the bar. Monaco win a corner.
14'

Eliesse Ben Seghir (Monaco) meets a pass on the edge of the penalty area and shoots towards the bottom right corner. He didn't put enough power into the effort, though, and Anthony Lopes pulls off an easy save.
13'

Pedro Chirivella (Nantes) takes the corner but it's cleared.
13'

Moses Simon (Nantes) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out. The referee signals a corner kick to Nantes.
13'

Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. Nantes are showcasing great team work by keeping possession and producing pin-point passes from player to player. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult to intercept at the moment.
10'

A precise cross towards the penalty spot was latched onto by Takumi Minamino (Monaco). He outjumped the defence and produced a decent header which went a whisker wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Nantes will have a goal kick.
8'

Nicolas Cozza (Nantes) makes a horrific tackle on his opponent and is shown a straight red card by the referee!
7'

A long ball forward to Moses Simon (Nantes) is intercepted.
4'

Goal! A precise cut back on the goal line from Moses Simon finds Matthis Abline (Nantes) right in front of goal, and he easily buries the ball into the bottom left corner. 0:1.
3'

Matthis Abline (Nantes) displays a great technique and excellent ball control. He weaves his way through the defence to the goal and fires the ball from inside the box, but it goes painfully wide of the left post.
3'

Wonderful movement by Monaco. The players are holding possession, mostly exchanging one-touch passes. They control the pace of the game now.
1'

Takumi Minamino (Monaco) is penalised for holding. Thomas Leonard signals a set piece.
1'

Here we go, today's match is starting right now.

The players are out and the match is about to start. Monaco will have the kick-off.

The referee of today's match will be Thomas Leonard.

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