Despite missing Falcao, AS Monaco, guided by the outstanding performance of James Rodriguez, secured a comfortable 2-0 win against Rennes. This triumph propelled the Principality club to temporarily claim the second spot in the league standings, showcasing their revival.
James Rodriguez opened the scoring with a free kick in the 19th minute, and Anthony Martial added another goal just before halftime in his first start in Ligue 1. These goals allowed Claudio Ranieri’s team to establish a commanding lead at the break.
After a sluggish period before the last international break, AS Monaco resumed their forward momentum with a victory against Nantes the previous Sunday (0-1). Radamel Falcao was absent due to a thigh injury, but his absence did not hinder Monaco’s performance. The team demonstrated that their challenging phase is behind them, securing a home victory against Rennes, who had not won in Ligue 1 since October 26. Monaco dominated the game, with their midfield trio of Moutinho, Obbadi, and Toulalan pressuring Rennes and controlling the game. James Rodriguez and Martial capitalized on the opportunity to score their first goals in Ligue 1, compensating for Falcao’s absence.
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