On Saturday night, Monaco and Rennes played out a thrilling match at the Stade Louis II in Monaco. The match ended with Monaco coming away victorious, 3-2 to them.
The game was full of drama and excitement from start to finish. In the first half, both teams were evenly matched and created chances on goal. However, it wasn't until the second half that things really started to heat up.
In the 66th minute, Monaco midfielder Benjamin Mendy scored a stunning goal to give his team the lead. It was a well-taken effort, as Mendy controlled the ball before firing a powerful shot past Rennes goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
Just three minutes later, Rennes equalized through a penalty kick taken by their captain, Jean Michael Seri. He took a penalty after being fouled by Monaco defender Benjamin Mendy, and sent the ball into the back of the net.
But Monaco didn't let this setback get to them, and they responded immediately. In the 79th minute, they scored again, this time through a goal from winger Youssouf Mulamani. He beat two defenders before slotting the ball into the bottom corner of the net.
With the score tied at 2-2, the game went down to the wire. In the 88th minute, Monaco midfielder Benjamin Mendy scored his second goal of the night, giving his side a vital lead. This goal proved crucial as Rennes couldn't find an equalizer.
Ben Yedder, who had been in excellent form for Monaco recently, sealed the win for his team in the 94th minute. He scored his second consecutive goal for Monaco, adding to his season total of 15 goals so far.
Overall, it was a fantastic match between two top sides in Ligue 1. Both teams showed great skill and determination throughout the game, and it was a credit to the quality of football being played in France right now. As for Monaco, they will be hoping to keep this momentum going as they look to maintain their place at the top of the table.
