October 22, (THEWILL) – Monaco delivered a commanding performance in their UEFA Champions League match, defeating Red Star Belgrade 5-1 at Stade Louis II. The victory places Monaco at the summit of their group with seven points from three matches, while the Serbian side remains without points following three consecutive defeats.
The French team established their authority early in the match when Takumi Minamino opened the scoring after 20 minutes, capitalising on space behind the defence. Though Red Star equalised through Cherif Ndiaye’s penalty, Breel Embolo restored Monaco’s advantage before half-time with a precise volley, making it 2-1.
The second half witnessed Monaco extend their lead through Wilfried Singo’s spectacular long-range strike. Minamino added his second goal of the evening following excellent work from Embolo, before Maghnes Akliouche completed the scoring in stoppage time to seal an emphatic 5-1 result.
Manager Adolf Hutter’s tactical approach proved effective throughout the match, with Monaco maintaining control across all areas of the pitch. The result strengthens their position in the competition, demonstrating their capability to compete at the highest level of European football.
Red Star Belgrade must now prepare for their next continental fixture against Barcelona, recognising the importance of obtaining points to maintain any possibility of progression in the tournament. Their performance at Stade Louis II indicated multiple areas requiring improvement if they intend to compete effectively in their remaining matches.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
