AS Monaco extended their impressive Ligue 1 resurgence with a composed 2-0 victory over Brest at Stade Louis II. The win pushed the Principality club into the European places and reinforced their growing momentum under Sébastien Pocognoli. The team looked sharper, more confident, and more ruthless.
Balogun Fires Monaco Into Control
Monaco entered the match with belief after their stunning win at the Parc des Princes. However, Brest arrived as one of the league’s most in‑form sides. The visitors pressed aggressively early, forcing Monaco into rushed decisions. Eventually, Monaco settled. Once they found rhythm, they struck immediately. Folarin Balogun reacted first to a loose ball inside the box and finished clinically, scoring in his fourth consecutive Ligue 1 match. Moreover, the goal rewarded Monaco’s growing pressure after a difficult opening spell. They nearly doubled the lead moments later when Maghnes Akliouche met a perfect inswinger from Aladji Bamba, but he pushed the chance wide. Then Éric Junior Dina Ebimbe missed a golden opportunity, reminding Monaco how fragile the advantage remained.
Monaco’s Bench Shifts the Match
Pocognoli sensed the game tightening and introduced fresh legs around the hour mark. His changes transformed the tempo. Mika Biereth and Mamadou Coulibaly combined in the buildup before Aleksandr Golovin smashed a rising shot into the roof of the net. Brest struggled to respond. They created promising situations but hesitated in the final third. Their first shot on target arrived in the 82nd minute, far too late to trouble a Monaco side that continued pushing for a third goal.
A Team Rising With Purpose
Pocognoli praised Balogun’s professionalism and ambition, noting his importance heading into the World Cup. Wout Faes echoed the sentiment, saying the squad now feels capable of climbing the table. With matches against Lyon and Marseille approaching, Monaco control their destiny. Their revival once seemed unlikely, yet their current form suggests a team ready to challenge again.