Title: Monaco vs Montpellier - The Battle for the Champions League
Montpellier have been in the mix this season with their impressive performance, but it was Monaco who took the lead against them on Wednesday night. Despite being without their star striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, they were able to score three goals to take the lead.
The first goal came from Monirou Boubakri, who scored from the penalty spot after a corner kick was cleared off the line by a defender. Boubakri then headed home from a free-kick from the edge of the area, before scoring again from the penalty spot in the second half.
However, it wasn't all just about goals as Monirou also made a great save from a header from a corner kick. He saved a shot that was sent flying towards his goal, which was enough to keep the game level at 1-1.
It wasn't until the third minute of stoppage time that the hosts managed to equalise when Adrien Courtois made a fantastic save from a low cross from the left side of the field. However, it was not enough as Monaco continued to dominate the match and eventually sealed the win with two more goals.
In the end, it was a well-deserved victory for Monaco, who have now qualified for the next round of the Champions League. It was a tough game but the result is a testament to the quality of both teams.
The battle for the Champions League has certainly been intense this season, with many teams fighting hard to make the final four. However, Monaco's victory over Montpellier will be a major boost for their confidence going into the next competition. With a strong squad and a solid defence, they should be in good shape heading into the quarter-finals.