The genius of Lamine Yamal allows Barcelona to come back to the Monegasques still in numerical superiority.
21:35 – Embolo offside
Embolo, who had been rather clumsy since the start of the match, was again blocked. The Swiss striker was however offside.
21:30 – Yamal equalizes!
Lamine Yamal only needed one to allow his team, although dominated, to come back level with Monaco.
9:25 p.m. – Michael Jordan in the stands!
Michael Jordan is present in the Louis II stadium and the former NBA star must most certainly be enjoying the show with a very good AS Monaco team.
21:23 – The Monegasques on the offensive
With numerical superiority and confidence, the Monegasques take advantage to try to double the score. The Catalans are trying to resist for the moment.
21:20 – Monaco takes the lead!
The very young Maghnes Akliouche shines. The French striker took his responsibilities by attempting a conclusive strike from outside the area. The Monegasques lead 1-0!
21:17 – Embolo lacks power
Embolo took advantage of a great team move to try his luck in the box. Surprised by the ball arriving at his feet, the Swiss lacked power in the final move.
21:16 – Great comeback from the defense
As Raphinha went alone on goal, one of the Monaco defenders interrupted the Brazilian’s frantic run, thus ruling out a great goal-scoring move in favour of the Catalans.
21:13 – Garcia red card
The game may now be turning after only 10 minutes of play. Eric Garcia, the last defender, was sent off.
21:10 – First situation in favor of Monaco
Monaco struck a first time on goal and the attackers found the target. However, there was no danger for Barcelona.
21:07 – It can be measured
After 5 minutes of play, the two teams observe each other.
21:02 – Kick-off!
Robert Lewandowski played the first ball of the match.
20:58 – The anthem sounds
The iconic anthem of the The Champions League is being played at the Stade Louis II. Monaco is well and truly back in the most beautiful of European competitions!
20:57 – The players enter the pitch
The 22 players in the match have entered the pitch at the Stade Louis II. The start of the game is imminent.
20:53 – 3rd duel between the two clubs in the group stage
Monaco and Barcelona have faced each other twice in the group stage of the Champions League. The Barcelonans have always come out on top.
20:45 – Flick does not take Monaco lightly
The Barca coach prepared for the match considering the Monegasques as a real threat. “Monaco? A very good team, they won the Gamper Trophy against us,” he recalled in a press conference.
20:38 – Monaco hopes to imitate the kids
In the Youth League, AS Monaco beat FC Barcelona in extremis at the end of a match full of twists and turns (4-3). The A team is obviously hoping for the same outcome.
20:25 – Both teams undefeated
Since the start of the season, FC Barcelona has 5 wins, 4 goals conceded and 17 goals scored.AS Monaco have not lost a match either. They have scored fewer goals (7), but they have also conceded fewer (1).
20:17 – The referee of the match
Dutchman Allard Lindhout will be in charge of the entire match. He will be accompanied and supported by Rogier Honig, Patrick Inia, Joey Kooij, Dennis Higler and Clay Ruperti.
20:12 – The match lineups
It was to be expected, but Monaco will have to keep a close eye on the Catalan attacking trio with Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha. The Monegasque club opts for the same system as Barcelona, namely the 4-2-3-1.
- AS Monaco : Köhn – Vanderson, Kehrer, Salisu, Singo – Zakaria (c), Camara – Akliouche, Minamino, Ben Seghir – Embolo
- FC Barcelona : Ter Stegen (c) – Koundé, Cubarsi, Iñigo Martinez, Baldé – Pedri, Eric Garcia, Casado – Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha
20:02 – Hello everyone!
Welcome to this live! AS Monaco is back in Europe six years later. The Monegasques, for their comeback, are tackling a big part of football because they are playing in less than an hour against FC Barcelona.