AS Monaco staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Strasbourg, closing in on league leaders Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) with a 2-1 victory that brings them within three points of the top. Monaco forward George Ilenikhena, who scored the decisive goal, expressed his delight with the team’s hard-fought win and reaffirmed Monaco’s ambitions to challenge PSG’s dominance.
Speaking to BeIN Sports after the game, Ilenikhena acknowledged the resilience it took to overcome a strong Strasbourg side.
We were losing 1-0, it was hard to come back against a good Strasbourg team.
We knew how to stay together, fight until the end; with this victory, we are very happy,” he said, highlighting the determination that ultimately led to their success.
The victory comes as a boost for Monaco, who endured back-to-back losses in the league prior to this match.
Now, their sights are set firmly on catching PSG, reigniting hopes of a title race that recalls Monaco’s 2017 triumph, when they famously wrested the Ligue 1 title from PSG.
The young Ilenikhena remains optimistic about the team’s prospects this season, pointing to the strength of their squad depth.
“We have a very good team, very good substitutes as well as very good starters,” Ilenikhena noted, emphasizing the impact of substitutes who contributed to the victory.
The substitutes knew how to do the job today when they came on.
His comments signal a focused and united team, poised to push PSG as the season progresses.
Monaco’s success against Strasbourg saw them battle back from an early deficit, ultimately prevailing with late goals that underscored their fighting spirit.
The win not only lifts them in the standings but also sets the tone for a renewed push to dethrone PSG, who themselves are in action against Angers on Saturday evening.
While PSG are widely expected to reassert their lead, Monaco’s victory has nonetheless introduced pressure on the capital club to maintain their advantage.
The closeness at the top of the table injects fresh excitement into the Ligue 1 race, with Monaco’s recent form suggesting they could be serious contenders if they continue to perform at this level.
As the season progresses, Monaco’s title hopes will depend on their ability to sustain momentum and capitalize on any potential slip-ups from PSG.
With Ilenikhena’s determination and the squad’s depth and unity, AS Monaco has issued a clear message: they are ready to challenge PSG and bring a renewed competition to the Ligue 1 title chase.
