Champions League: blow to AS Monaco – Le Point

Despite an excellent second period, the team from the principality will miss the Europa League this season because of a goal scored in the 4th minute of the match against the Spanish Valencia. To begin, Leonardo Jardim’s men seemed paralyzed by the challenge. Subasic was to take the high foot on a first head Mustafi (2nd). But he was deceived by subtly superb lob Negredo two minutes later, following a pass by unsteady withdrawal Fabinho (0-1, 4).

The PSG and OL qualified

After too quickly led the scoring, Monaco, therefore do not join Paris SG and Lyon in the most prestigious competitions, could sink completely. But Negredo struck above to conclude some great moves Valencia (10th).

Therefore, ASM has responded. As a symbol, often Raggi impulsait revolt. Following a Monegasque returned wrong corner and a scramble, the Italian was the spin of the ball. On a shot on the turn center-forward, he equalized the right (1-1, 17th).

Good Intentions second part

Monaco attacked again face an opponent who did not close the game. Pajero (23rd) and Rodrigo (35th) were a shudder through the stadium. The Riviera side Cavaleiro (39th), Kurzawa free-kick (42 ‘) and Fabinho (45 + 1) were too clumsy to allow Monaco to lead before the break.

After the break, Toulalan and returned with his excellent intentions, the intensity of the game becoming worthy of the best matches of the Champions League. Monaco grew strong and orderly manner. Silva, jostled by Perez in the area of ​​Valencia, thought getting a penalty (50th). The Italian referee, Mr Rizzoli, was not in agreement.

End of the Monaco dream

Faced with a very consolidated Valencia defense, Jardim launched Lemar and Carrillo. Monaco, who until then was little lag, began to take the ascendancy. A flight of Martial was deflected for a corner (70th). Then, on a new free kick Lemar, Ryan pushed on Carrillo. The ball bounced off the attacker’s chest.

And Echiejile, recently came into play instead of Kurzawa injured again, gave the advantage to the Red and White (2-1, 75th) . Valencia was on the brink of knockout. Lemar, him again, forcing Ryan to bed (83). A head Carrillo walked past (86th). Despite six minutes of stoppage time, Monaco’s Champions League dream was fading before the end of the summer.

Five qualified Spanish clubs

As Lille against Porto ( 0-1 and 0-2) last season and Lyon against Real Sociedad (0-2 and 0-2) two years ago, the French representative was eliminated in the dam Champions League. The last club to have hexagonal tower was this past Lille during the 2012-2013 season, which was then released after extra Copenhagen. Since, walking seems decidedly high.

Instead of the slow slide French in Europe, Spain can dish torso. Already a winner of two European Cups last season (Barcelona in the Champions League and Sevilla in the Europa League), the country in 2010 world champion now, and for the first time in history, five clubs qualified in the Champions League .