AS Monaco is behind PSG. Pointed to six points behind the reigning French champions before the kick-off of their match against Brest, this Friday evening at Louis II, the Principality club came back to three lengths behind the leader thanks to their 2-1 victory.

The Monegasques started the game strong by opening the scoring through Akliouche (4th), well served by Ben Seghir. Dominant, notably thanks to great pressure, the men doubled the lead on a strike at the entrance to the area by Golovine (24th). A nightmarish first period for the Bretons, who also lost Lees-Melou due to injury, clearly having a fibula injury

Great investigation for Lees-Melou, Akliouche sees double

But upon returning from the locker room, Eric Roy’s squad reignites the suspense. Following a corner, Sima reduced the score with an uncrossed header (49th). But the Monegasques ultimately did better than hold on, sealing the fate of the match thanks to a double from Akliouche (90th + 1). Ajorque’s goal (90th + 5) changed nothing.

Building on this new victory, Monaco consolidates PSG’s place as runner-up, before welcoming Benfica Mercedi next in the Champions League. On the son’s side, Brest did not prepare as well as possible for its shock against FC Barcelona on Tuesday evening.