Winners of their second Champions League match this Tuesday against Red Star (5-1), the Rouge et Blanc confirmed their good start to the campaign. The proof in a few figures, with Opta.
Much more than a victory! By winning largely over Belgrade this Tuesday at the Stade Louis-II (5-1), on behalf of the 3rd day of the C1 league phase, AS Monaco proved that it was among the most competitive clubs in good shape on the Continent, in addition to being in provisional second place in the Champions League rankings. The proof in a few post-match figures, delivered by our partner Opta. ????
Manita mode ????️
AS Monaco scored five goals in a European competition match for the first time since December 8, 2004 against Deportivo La Corogne (5-0 in the Champions League group stage).
French touch ????????
It also became the first French club, excluding Paris Saint-Germain, to score five goals in a Champions League match since Olympique Lyonnais against Dinamo Zagreb on December 7, 2011 (7).
We're happy because it's rare to score five goals in the Champions League, it's fantastic. I'm really happy with the overall performance of my team and our offensive players. We could have scored even more but it was a very good match tonight.
Adi HütterAfter the meeting
Good start ✅
The Rouge et Blanc have not lost any of their first three C1 2024-2025 matches (2 wins, 1 draw), a first since the 2016-2017 financial year (5), when the Principality club reached the semi-final.
Seven at home 7️⃣
AS Monaco becomes the first French club, excluding PSG, to score at least 7 points after its first three matches in the group/league phase of the Champions League since OL in 2010-2011 (9).
We wanted to get nine. But given the content of the last match in Zagreb, we must recognize that it was a good result in the end, with two great victories at home! Now we know that there are still many points to be found.
Breel EmboloOn a good start to the Champions League
Unbeaten ????
Adi Hütter's men have not lost any of their last 14 matches in all competitions (11 wins, 3 draws), their longest run since December 2014-February 2015 (14 under Leonardo Jardim, including 13 clean sheets). It is also the only Big 5 club alongside Manchester City to have not yet suffered defeat in the current financial year.
Target reached ????
AS Monaco have scored in each of their last seven matches in European competition, only recording a longest such streak (excluding qualifying) between September 1999 and September 2000 (9).
Danger permanent ⚠️
The Rocher club is the team with the most different scorers (13) and defenders scorers (5) in all competitions this season in the European top 5.
Versatility ????
Three of them both scored and provided an assist against Red Star Belgrade for the first time in the Champions League (Breel Embolo, Takumi Minamino and Wilfired Singo).
Frankly, we are a group that lives well, and we want it to continue. The reaction of my teammates to my goal? (Smile) They bothered me a bit in the locker room! I was very happy again, and we were all happy with the victory.
Wilfried SingoAbout his goal
Rocket ????
The Ivorian international also scored the furthest goal (34.2m) for a French club in the Champions League since that of Fabrice Abriel with Olympique de Marseille against Zurich on November 3, 2009 (44.4m).
Throwback ????
The Monegasque number 17 finally became the first defender to score and assist in a Champions League match with a French club since Djibril Sidibé, already with AS Monaco, against Tottenham in November 2016.
Precocity ????
Maghnes Akliouche became the first player to score in two of his first three matches with AS Monaco in the Champions League since Javier Saviola in 2004 (2).
Decisive ⚽
Takumi Minamino has scored as many goals in the Champions League against Belgrade (2) as in his first 17 matches in the competition. He is involved in three goals (2 goals, 1 assist) during the same match for the second time with AS Monaco in all competitions, after August 20, 2023 against Strasbourg (2 goals, 1 assist).
Yes, I must admit that I am very happy! But the most important thing is that we took all three points tonight. I am very happy to have been able to help the team with my two goals. It's special!
Takumi MinaminoAbout his double and the MVP title
Not happy? Double ! ✌️
The Japanese international is also the first AS Monaco player to score a double in the Champions League since Kylian Mbappé against Borussia Dortmund on April 12, 2017.
Unique ????
Breel Embolo is finally the first player in history to score each of his first four goals in the Champions League… with four different clubs (FC Basel, Schalke 04, Borussia Mönchengladbach and AS Monaco)!
