Monaco coach praised his side's resilience, noting that the team is not "overthinking" their winning run but remains focused on the "hunter" role in the Champions League race. Meanwhile, Marseille’s Habib Beye expressed frustration, admitting that while his team had chances, the momentum has clearly shifted in Monaco's favor.
The game began at a cagey pace, despite a ceremonial pre-match appearance by legend Usain Bolt. However, the intensity spiked in the second half as Monaco found their rhythm:
Marseille's Amine Gouiri managed to pull one back late in the game, but it wasn't enough to prevent a second consecutive defeat for the visitors. Standings Impact
Folarin Balogun doubled the lead with an expert lob, capitalising on Monaco's momentum and securing what would prove to be the winning goal.