Monaco narrowly beats Strasbourg with a penalty winner, consolidating top three position

On Saturday evening, Monaco secured their second consecutive Ligue 1 victory, beating Strasbourg 2-1 at the Stade Louis-II in Nice. The match was full of excitement and tension, with both teams displaying excellent performances.

In the first half, Monaco took control of the game, creating numerous opportunities to score but failing to convert them into goals. However, the visitors finally broke the deadlock in the 68th minute when Raphaël Varane scored from close range after a fine pass from Benjamin Mendy.

The French champions then increased their lead in the 79th minute through a penalty kick awarded for a handball by Strasbourg's defender. Mauro Icardi converted the spot-kick, securing Monaco's first win over Strasbourg this season.

Strasbourg fought back in the final stages of the match, creating several chances to level the scores. However, they could not find the breakthrough as Monaco held on to secure their place in the top three positions.

The result was a significant boost for Monaco, who have now won five out of six matches since the start of the new campaign. They remain in contention for a top-four finish and will be hoping to continue their winning run against weaker opposition in the coming weeks.

Overall, it was another solid performance from Monaco, who showed great resilience and determination to come away with all three points. With their next match set to take place on Wednesday night, they will be looking forward to continuing their winning streak and巩固他们的排名。