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AS Monaco

Christian Mawissa has served his ban but is unlikely to reclaim his starting spot at the back.
Indeed, Adi Hutter may go with an unchanged XI following last week's impressive 3-0 win over Marseille.
Kassoum Ouattara and Jordan Teze are both injured for the home side.
Strasbourg

Diego Moreira has served his ban and is expected to start at left wing-back on Saturday evening, with Valentin Barco moving back into midfield.
Mamadou Sarr is absent, so Andrew Omobamidele is likely to keep his place at the back.
Moise Dion is Strasbourg's other confirmed absentee.
Prediction

AS Monaco

3 : 2

Strasbourg

Monaco made it three wins from their last four to leapfrog Marseille into second spot heading into another huge meeting. The second-placed hosts welcome in-form Strasbourg to the Stade Louis II this weekend.
Strasbourg extended their unbeaten run to nine matches but were forced to share the spoils with Nice last time out. They make the trip to Monaco on a four-game away winning streak.
In what is the game of the weekend, Monaco may extend their home winning streak to seven matches.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+5'

That's it for today, Eric Wattellier has blown his whistle and the game is over.
90+4'

Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco) makes a rough challenge and Eric Wattellier blows his whistle for a foul.
90+1'

Adi Hutter has decided to introduce fresh legs, with George Ilenikhena (Monaco) replacing Mika Biereth.
90+1'

Denis Zakaria (Monaco) picks up a lucky rebound inside the box from the clearance, beats an opponent but drills his shot inches over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Strasbourg.
90

4 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
90'

The manager makes a subsitution with Abdoul Ouattara coming on for Valentin Barco (Strasbourg).
90'

Monaco can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
89'

Diego Moreira (Strasbourg) collects a pass on the edge of the box and unleashes a shot which is brilliantly blocked by a defender.
86'

Here comes the VAR verdict. NO GOAL for Strasbourg due to an offside in the build-up play.
86'

The Strasbourg players halt their celebrations as referee Eric Wattellier makes the VAR signal to review the goal, most likely to ascertain if there was an offside in the build-up play.
86'

Emanuel Emegha (Strasbourg) finds the back of the net and alters the score!
84'

The corner is bent into the box and met with a firm header by Denis Zakaria (Monaco), but it's just over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Strasbourg will have a goal kick.
84'

Eliesse Ben Seghir (Monaco) is about to take a corner kick.
83'

Folarin Balogun (Monaco) attempts to convert a lofted cross as he jumps high and heads the ball towards the roof of the net. Djordje Petrovic shows his brilliant reflexes and pulls off a glorious save to stop the ball from hitting the net. Monaco force their opponents to concede a corner.
81'

Adi Hutter decides to make a substitution. Lamine Camara will be replaced by Soungoutou Magassa (Monaco).
81'

It is time for a substitution. Folarin Balogun (Monaco) is on for Breel Embolo.
78'

Dilane Bakwa will be replaced by Samuel Amo-Ameyaw (Strasbourg).
77'

That's unlucky! Eliesse Ben Seghir (Monaco) side steps a tackle after receiving a pass, advances then hits a booming shot from mid-range which only rises at the last second to fly just over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Strasbourg.
74'

What a wasted chance that is! A precise cross into the box found Eliesse Ben Seghir (Monaco), whose header floated just over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Strasbourg will have a goal kick.
73'

Denis Zakaria (Monaco) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Eric Wattellier signals.
71'

Adi Hutter has decided to substitute Caio Henrique and he is replaced by Krepin Diatta (Monaco).
71'

It's time for a substitution. Eliesse Ben Seghir (Monaco) comes on in place of Takumi Minamino.
69'

Takumi Minamino (Monaco) has received a yellow card for his foul.
67'

Valentin Barco (Strasbourg) does well to control a poor pass on the edge of the box then shoots towards the right side of the goal. Philipp Kohn is out of position but leaps to make a brilliant save.
66'

Valentin Barco (Strasbourg) takes a shot after receiving a good pass, but his effort from the edge of the box goes just over the crossbar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Monaco.
62'

Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Eric Wattellier with no other option than to blow for a foul.
58'

The current number of shots on target for both teams is 5:0.
57'

Here comes a substitution. Habib Diarra is given a rest as he is replaced by Felix Lemarechal (Strasbourg).
54'

The defence had a hard time blocking out the strike from Takumi Minamino (Monaco). He didn't hesitate and finished from outside the box right after he had received a pass from his teammate.
50'

Monaco are showing great team chemistry. They are passing it around beautifully. Excellent team work.
48'

The whistle is blown for an infringement and Andrew Omobamidele (Strasbourg) receives a yellow card!
46'

The referee blows his whistle to signal the start of the second half.
45+4'

The match has reached half-time.
45+3'

The goal by Monaco is DISALLOWED on the advice of the video assistant referee due to an offside.
45+3'

Hold on! There’s a VAR review to see whether there was an offside in the build up to the goal. The referee is checking now. The Monaco players aren’t happy.
45+2'

Goal! Mika Biereth (Monaco) has the simplest of tasks to roll the ball into an empty net from close range after a rebound left the keeper stranded. 1:0.
45'

2 additional min. will be played.
42'

Dilane Bakwa (Strasbourg) sends over a poor, overhit cross from the corner kick and the ball goes out of play.
41'

Dilane Bakwa (Strasbourg) swept past a couple of defenders inside the box and tried to score in the right side of the goal, but great anticipation by Philipp Kohn allowed him to make a comfortable save. The referee points to the corner flag and Strasbourg will take a corner.
41'

Half-chance! Takumi Minamino (Monaco) plays a pass into the box, but Djordje Petrovic reacts well to snuff out the attack.
38'

Lamine Camara (Monaco) is booked.
37'

Eric Wattellier blows his whistle after Denis Zakaria (Monaco) brings one of his opponents down with a strong tackle.
36'

Habib Diarra (Strasbourg) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.
34'

Habib Diarra (Strasbourg) is lying on the ground after being tackled and the physio comes onto the pitch to give him medical treatment.
31'

Emanuel Emegha (Strasbourg) is flagged for offside.
28'

The foul by Guela Doue (Strasbourg) was seen by Eric Wattellier who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.
27'

Guela Doue (Strasbourg) sends a cross into the box, but Philipp Kohn comes off his line to gather the ball.
25'

Takumi Minamino (Monaco) seems to have picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue playing.
24'

Guela Doue (Strasbourg) gets a yellow card.
23'

Looks like Takumi Minamino (Monaco) is struggling after picking up a knock. Hopefully he can run it off.
22'

Guela Doue (Strasbourg) does well to dispossess the attacker with a slide tackle, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
19'

Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco) receives a low pass just outside the box and unleashes a fine strike towards the right post. Djordje Petrovic pulls off a reflexive save to block his effort. Nice goalkeeping skill, indeed.
16'

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Strasbourg comes to nothing.
16'

Emanuel Emegha (Strasbourg) crosses into the box from near the side line, but he doesn't connect as he wanted and it's cleared by the well-organized defence. The linesman makes the right call and Strasbourg will have a corner.
15'

Takumi Minamino (Monaco) expertly controls the pass inside the penalty area and shoots, but it's inadvertently blocked a defender.
14'

Takumi Minamino (Monaco) clutches his head in despair after blowing a huge opportunity! He receives the ball after the free kick and takes good first touch to unleash a low shot from close range, but Djordje Petrovic makes a nice save.
13'

Ismael Doukoure (Strasbourg) receives a yellow card from the referee for a foul that he committed a little earlier.
12'

Caio Henrique (Monaco) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Eric Wattellier had an easy-decision to make.
11'

Caio Henrique (Monaco) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.
9'

The corner kick from Lamine Camara (Monaco) is headed out of the penalty area by one of the defenders.
8'

Mika Biereth (Monaco) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. Monaco win a corner.
7'

Christian Mawissa Elebi (Monaco) performs a sliding tackle but catches his opponent's legs. The referee blows his whistle for an infringement.
6'

Eric Wattellier blows his whistle after Dilane Bakwa (Strasbourg) kicks an opponent's legs instead of the ball.
5'

Monaco are dominating the game at the moment by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. Great harmony between the players.
1'

The match has just started.

The players are on the pitch and Strasbourg will have the kick-off.

Eric Wattellier got the nomination for today's game and will try his best to be a fair judge and not make any mistakes.

Hello and welcome to our minute-by-minute commentary of the upcoming clash. We will try to provide you with as-accurate-as possible picture of the happenings on the pitch. Have fun.