Lyon vs Monaco Review: Monaco secure an impressive victory over Lyon

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Lyon vs Monaco Review

Monaco kicked off their Ligue 1 season with back-to-back wins for the second year in a row, beating a winless Lyon 2-0 at the Groupama Stadium. Lyon’s season began poorly with a disappointing 3-0 loss to Rennes, which was not the ideal start for a team that finished the previous season strongly.

Lyon vs Monaco Review: Alexandre Lacazette reacts during the Ligue 1 match between Lyon and Monaco at Groupama Stadium on August 24, 2024.
Lyon vs Monaco Review: Alexandre Lacazette reacts during the Ligue 1 match between Lyon and Monaco at Groupama Stadium on August 24, 2024.

Based on the first half, it was clear that keeping Monaco from scoring would be a significant challenge. The visitors began the match on a strong note, controlling possession, though they didn’t manage to test Lyon’s new goalkeeper, Lucas Perri. Their dominance nearly resulted in a goal when Takumi Minamino made a run into the box, forcing a fingertip save that sent the ball ricocheting off the far post.

Lyon vs Monaco Review: Takumi Minamino during the Ligue 1 match between Lyon and Monaco at Groupama Stadium on August 24, 2024.
Lyon vs Monaco Review: Takumi Minamino during the Ligue 1 match between Lyon and Monaco at Groupama Stadium on August 24, 2024.

Despite a scoreless first half, Breel Embolo posed a threat by shooting over shortly after the break. Finally, in the 65th minute, Les Gones’ defense was broken when Maghnes Akliouche set up Eliesse Ben Seghir, who managed to slot his shot into the bottom corner while facing pressure in the box. The home team needed to respond to avoid their first home defeat in seven league encounters against their rivals, but it was Monaco that looked more likely to score as the match approached the final 15 minutes. Lyon’s chances of a comeback seemed slim, and when Lamine Camara scored by placing a shot inside the right post from Kassoum Ouattara’s assist, the victory was secured for the Monégasques.

Lyon vs Monaco Review: Lamine Camara celebrates after scoring during the Ligue 1 match between Lyon and Monaco at The Groupama Stadium on August 24, 2024.
Lyon vs Monaco Review: Lamine Camara celebrates after scoring during the Ligue 1 match between Lyon and Monaco at The Groupama Stadium on August 24, 2024.

Last season, Lyon began their top-tier campaign with consecutive losses for the first time since 1966/67. Although they showed improvement in results at the beginning of the new year, Les Gones find themselves back in the same position, facing back-to-back defeats to kick off the Ligue 1 season. On the other hand, Monaco’s victory was slightly overshadowed by two yellow cards issued to Camara during stoppage time. However, with two wins out of two matches, Adi Hütter has made an ideal start as he aims to close the gap to last season’s champions, Paris Saint-Germain.

Lyon vs Monaco Review: Alexandre Lacazette looks dejected during the Ligue 1 match between Lyon and Monaco at Groupama Stadium on August 24, 2024.
Lyon vs Monaco Review: Alexandre Lacazette looks dejected during the Ligue 1 match between Lyon and Monaco at Groupama Stadium on August 24, 2024.

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