In a closely contested match, Monaco and PSG ended the evening with a 1-1 draw.
Javier Pastore’s early header for Paris Saint-Germain in the eighth minute seemed to tilt the scales in their favor, with hopes of sealing the French football championship. However, Monaco fought back, equalizing with an own goal from Thiago Silva in the 74th minute.
Despite PSG’s initial lead, the draw meant that they maintained their five-point advantage over Monaco in the standings, with PSG on 55 points and Monaco on 50 points.
Monaco’s coach, Claudio Ranieri, remains optimistic about their title chances, emphasizing the quality of the match and the team’s performance. He acknowledged the challenges faced during the game and expressed confidence in Monaco’s ability to compete. Ranieri also highlighted the need for adaptation and improvement, particularly with the inclusion of new players like Berbatov. Despite PSG’s strong lineup, Ranieri hopes for success in the Champions League and for PSG to leave some points for Monaco in the league.
