In the running to secure the European Top 8, AS Monaco goes to London on Wednesday to take on Arsenal, driven by the same ambition.
But before thinking of going further, the Monegasques, surprised by Benfica (2-3) two weeks ago, will mainly seek to guarantee a play-off place.
A shock against the intractable “Gunners” at home to follow live with commentary on TF1info from 9 p.m.
It will battle for the Top 8. Eighth in the league phase, a position which allows it, for the moment, to directly foresee the round of 16 of the Champions League, AS Monaco does not want to give up the plow before the oxen. Although ambitious in the European Cup, the Rocher club must first ensure the least a roadblock position. A place among the 24 best teams in the first round that the Asemists can guarantee before their last two matches against Aston Villa and Inter Milan at the end of January. Just to spend the holidays warm.
A victory or draw can be enough for the Monegasques against Arsenal, Wednesday December 11 (at 9 p.m., live commentary on TF1info). But, at home, in London, the Gunners will have no intention of making their task easier. Quite the contrary. They too have the objective of validating their place as roadblockers. They too have the ambition to grab, if possible, the Top 8.
A statistic also shows the scale of the task awaiting Adi Hütter's players: Arsenal are undefeated at the Emirates, in all competitions, since the start of the season. After making Barça waver (2-1), ASM has the opportunity to strike another very big blow. Chick?
TO COME
6th day – Champions League
December 11, 2024, Emirates Stadium, London (England)
Arsenal
AS Monaco
0 – 0
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