AS Monaco Secures Vital Win Over Bologna, Edges Closer to Champions League Play-offs

In a dramatic finale at the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium, AS Monaco secured a pivotal 1-0 victory against Bologna, propelling them closer to the Champions League playoffs. Thilo Kehrer delivered the game-winning goal in the 87th minute, marking a significant triumph that positions Monaco advantageously with 10 points in their group. This win is particularly historic as it marks Monaco as the first team to conquer Bologna at their home in a European contest.

The match unfolded under the presence of Monaco's President Dmitry Rybolovlev, who earlier supported the youth team in the Youth League. The team, led by manager Adi Hütter in a 4-2-3-1 setup, demonstrated strategic acumen, with Hütter making crucial substitutions in the second half that included bringing on Caio Henrique for his 150th appearance. These changes intensified Monaco’s offense, culminating in Kehrer’s late goal off a corner delivered by Aleksandr Golovin.

Monaco's next challenge is to maintain their Champions League momentum as they transition back to domestic play, facing Strasbourg in Ligue 1 on Saturday, November 9. With the team now on the brink of securing a playoff spot, the Monaco community and fans are rallying behind their players, hopeful for continued success both in domestic and European arenas.