AS Monaco showcased their footballing prowess with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Stade de Reims during the 24th match week of Ligue 1, solidifying their position near the top of the league table. The star of the show was Danish forward Mika Biereth, who netted all three goals for the home team, marking his impressive performance with goals at the 34th, 39th, and 51st minutes.
The match played at Stade Louis II saw Monaco take the initiative from the beginning, displaying control and aggression as they pushed forward against Reims. Although the visitors managed to initially withstand the pressure, the breakthrough came on the 34th minute when Biereth capitalized on a precise through-ball from the back, converting the opportunity to put Monaco one goal up.
Just moments later, Biereth doubled the lead with another well-timed finish, demonstrating his skill within the penalty area. After the halftime break, he continued his scoring spree, completing his hat trick less than six minutes after play resumed, sealing the match for Monaco and leaving little doubt about their superiority.
After the match, Biereth expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance, stating, "Today the team played excellently; we showed our football from the start. I am happy I could help Monaco achieve such an important victory." His passionate display not only elevated his team but also marked his tenth goal for Monaco this season across all competitions.
Meanwhile, Monaco's Russian midfielder Alexander Golovin missed the fixture due to injury, as he continues to recover from his groin strain sustained earlier this month. Despite his absence, the team managed to maintain their attacking prowess, underscoring their depth and resilience. Monaco has now accumulated 43 points, placing them fourth in the Ligue 1 standings, just two points clear of Lille, who are positioned fifth and still have to play.
On the other hand, Reims faced their fifth consecutive loss, placing them 15th with only 22 points. The defeat highlights their struggle this season, as they have not seen victory since November 10, 2024. They started the current match week hoping to turn their fortunes around but were met with relentless opposition from Monaco.
This win not only reinforced Monaco’s ambitions for securing European competition, but also sets the stage for their upcoming challenges. The team is aiming to maintain momentum as they prepare to face Stade Rennais next. For Reims, the road to recovery will have to be swift as they look to rediscover their form before facing Marseille.
Overall, the match illustrated Monaco’s attacking capabilities as they continue to exhibit their title ambitions, whereas Reims will need to regroup quickly to avert potential relegation concerns moving forward.