Monaco falls to Brest and extends Ligue 1 crisis

Monaco stumbled again in Ligue 1, losing 1-0 to Brest in matchday 15. After their unexpected victory over Paris Saint-Germain, the team led by Sebastien Pocognoli suffered their third consecutive defeat, extending a poor run that worries fans and staff alike. Kamory Doumbia, the midfielder, scored the only goal of the match, leaving Monaco far from the top and failing to take advantage of the chance to climb the podium.

The absence of Ansu Fati and Pogba’s lack of spark

Spanish forward Ansu Fati, who started the season in great form, could not play due to a muscle injury, while Paul Pogba, in his gradual return, entered at the 69th minute but could not change the game’s dynamic. This combination of absences and lack of efficiency left Monaco without enough attacking firepower to equalize.

Wasted numerical advantage and individual mistakes

With half an hour left, Monaco enjoyed a numerical advantage after Ludovic Ajorque was sent off. However, the team barely created danger, registering only two shots on target, showing a lack of intensity, creativity, and cohesion. Brest came close to doubling the lead with a powerful shot from Guindo that hit the crossbar, highlighting Monaco’s defensive vulnerabilities.

A worrying outlook for Ligue 1 and the Champions League

With this result, Monaco remains in seventh place with 23 points, six points from the podium, while Lyon has yet to play their 15th match. The immediate future doesn’t look any better: next week they will visit Marseille, and in the midst of the Champions League, they will host Galatasaray, a match that could define their European campaign. If their form doesn’t improve, the season could get even more complicated.