PSG wins in Monaco in a crazy match and takes a big step towards the title

A… strange encounter for the residents of the Louis II stadium. AS Monaco actually hosted Paris-Saint-Germain this Wednesday evening as part of the advanced shock of the sixteenth day of Ligue 1. A meeting which saw the capital club win by a score of four goals to two . Gianluigi Donnarumma had to give up his place due to injury at the start of the match, his face completely bloodied, after a violent impact with the sole of Wilfried Singo. PSG therefore remains leader of the championship, and takes ten points ahead of its opponent of the day. OM could return to seven points in the event of a victory on January 5 against Le Havre.

Donnarumma worried, the Monegasque defense too

Paris-Saint-Germain will immediately put their foot on the ball… and offer themselves a first big opportunity in the fourth minute of play. Launched from deep, Achraf Hakimi attempts a strong cross, whose trajectory is close to deceiving Philipp Köhn . It’s on the left post! In the process, Bradley Barcola will be found in a dangerous area but will nevertheless lose his duel with the German goalkeeper. AS Monaco is suffering at the start of the match but will react in transition. Breel Embolo serves Eliesse Ben Seghir in the central circle. The attacking midfielder starts a series of dribbles before trying his luck from the edge of the area. It is rejected by Gianluigi Donnarumma. In the tenth minute of play, Joao Neves was found on a corner and headed back. It’s saved on the line.

In the 17th minute of play, Wilfried Singo appeared alone against Gianluigi Donnarumma but lost his duel. By jumping, however, the defender will see the goalkeeper’s cheek end up under his crampons. Completely stunned and bloodied, the Italian will logically give up his place. After a pause, and a moment of hesitation, PSG will open the scoring. Served in depth, Achraf Hakimi enters the surface and serves Désiré Doué behind. The attacker finishes by crossing his shot and opening his counter in Ligue 1 with his new team. At the half-hour mark, Désiré Doué stood out again. The ball, however, was repelled by the Monegasque defense. The Principality club will, little by little, raise its head above water. Nothing to worry about Matvey Safonov, who came on in place of Gianluigi Donnarumma.

A much better second half for Monaco, which cracked at the end of the match

AS Monaco will put their foot on the ball, thus coming back with better intentions. Upon returning from the locker room, the locals will obtain a penalty after two fouls by Marquinhos. The Brazilian will, for the first time, make a poor clearance on Maghnes Akliouche. The French international hopeful stares and attempts a pass in the area, blocked by the hand of the Parisian captain. Eliesse Ben Seghir takes care of it and places it perfectly, despite the fact that Matvey Safonov chose the right side. Everything has to be redone now! The Principality club is much better and will reverse the score on the hour mark. Maghnes Akliouche is served behind the back of Achraf Hakimi and crosses at the end of the race. Breel Embolo struggles to get past his defender and deflects it with the tip of his foot. Adi Hütter’s men turned everything around! Paris-Saint-Germain is not going to lower its head, however. Achraf Hakimi crosses for Fabian Ruiz, who volleys back. Philipp Köhn pushes back into the feet of Ousmane Dembélé, who finishes from close range.

The match begins to go in all directions, after some rather strange refereeing decisions. In the 66th minute of play, Lamine Camara will address a dangerous cross, pushed back with difficulty by Safonov. In the 79th minute of play, Breel Embolo was served by a teammate, but was unable to raise his head. A few seconds later, Luis Enrique will make the decision to bring in Gonçalo Ramos. The Portuguese international will become a savior for the championship leader. From a corner, Kang-In Lee finds the right area for the SL Benfica-trained striker, who catapults the ball into the back of the net. The ASM is not giving up and will come very close to returning after a totally confused action. Takumi Minamino is served in front of the cages but completely misses his recovery. The score did not move in favor of the locals despite several clear chances on both sides, like the post found by Kang-In Lee at the start of added time. In the 96th minute of play, Ousmane Dembélé will be launched deep and lob his ball past Köhn in order to make the break.

To summarize

A… strange encounter for the residents of the Louis II stadium. AS Monaco actually hosted Paris-Saint-Germain this Wednesday evening as part of the advanced shock of the sixteenth day of Ligue 1. A meeting which saw the capital club win by a score of four goals to two .