AS Monaco Dominates OM 2-1: Seventh Consecutive Ligue 1 Victory | J. Teze
AS Monaco clinched a vital 2-1 victory over Olympique de Marseille at Stade Louis II. This seventh consecutive win propels ASM up the Ligue 1 table. Read the full match report!
AS Monaco delivered a significant performance, defeating Olympique de Marseille (2-1) this Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Stade Louis II, concluding the 28th matchday of Ligue 1. This seventh consecutive league victory allows the Principality club to draw level on points with OM in the standings, thus confirming their European ambitions.
The match began at a high tempo, marked by a fictitious kick-off given by Usain Bolt. Both teams showed danger, with chances for Akliouche on the Monegasque side and rapid Marseille attacks. Despite the animation and intensity, including saves from Hradecky and Rulli, the first half concluded scoreless, with defenses largely dominating.
After the break, AS Monaco intensified their pressure. Following a contentious situation involving Folarin Balogun in the box, ASM finally opened the scoring in the 59th minute thanks to a volley from Aleksandr Golovin, set up by Teze. This goal galvanized the Monegasques, who continued to push against an increasingly compact Marseille defensive block.
Monaco then doubled their lead in the 74th minute with a magnificent effort from Folarin Balogun. The striker chipped the Marseille goalkeeper after a failed clearance by Pavard, making the score 2-0. Although stunned, Olympique de Marseille reignited hope in the 85th minute through Amine Gouiri. However, late efforts from Medina and Aubameyang were denied by Hradecky and Teze, allowing ASM to maintain their advantage.
This crucial 2-1 victory is a true show of strength for AS Monaco. It confirms the club's positive momentum with an impressive run of seven consecutive successes in Ligue 1. The team is now positioned in 5th place in the league, level on points with OM, and is fully back in the race for European qualification spots.