Monaco 2-1 Lyon: Hosts end winless run at Stade Louis II this season with a narrow victory

Monaco beat Lyon 2-1 thanks to a pair of second half headers, bringing an end to their winless home run this season. Krepin Diatta and Breel Embolo both spurned gilt-edged chances in the first half, while Aleksandr Golovin almost caught Antony Lopes out with an audacious volley from 25 yards.

Ad Malo Gusto was a dynamo on Lyon’s right flank, cutting out Monaco passes and driving forward to spark attacking moves of his own. Premier LeagueWest Ham complete £51m signing of Paqueta from Lyon29/08/2022 AT 18:34 After the break, Alexander Lacazette came close for Lyon, racing onto a lovely pass from Corentin Tolisso, but Alexander Nubel was up to the task.

Benoit Badiashile got the breakthrough goal for Monaco from a 56th-minute corner, easily escaping the marking of Thiago Mendes to head home. Eight minutes later, Monaco doubled their lead when Guillermo Maripan headed home Caio Henrique's free kick.

As Badiashile had done, Maripan found himself free in Lyon’s box and couldn’t miss from close range. Second half substitute Rayan Cherki gave Lyon hope when his clever run and cross set up Toko Ekambi to score an impressive volley, but Monaco held on for an important win.

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