Monaco, newly promoted from Ligue 2, is making an impressive start to the season. With an investment exceeding 160 million euros in recruitment, the club aims for the title and has taken the lead in the standings after a 2-1 victory against Marseille.
Elie Baup’s team, initially leading at halftime, succumbed in the second half. Falcao, seizing an opportunity from a defensive lapse, equalized for Monaco. Marseille’s attack, lacking inspiration with Valbuena out of form, Payet nearly absent, and Gignac isolated, struggled.
Monaco secured the decisive victory as Rivière found space in front of Mendes and Nkoulou, deceiving Mandanda (2-1). This loss marked Marseille’s first in the season. The French championship is now wide open, with Monaco leading with 10 points, followed by Marseille (9 points), Saint-Etienne (9 points), and PSG (8 points).
