US EditionMonaco 2-1 Marseille (Apr 5, 2026) Game Analysis
Folarin Balogun scored his eighth goal in eight games as Monaco moved level with Marseille and stayed one point behind Lille.
- On Sunday, Monaco defeated southern rival Marseille 2-1 in the French league, with Folarin Balogun and Aleksandr Golovin scoring to strengthen the host's Champions League qualification push.
- The Principality side extended its Ligue winning run to seven consecutive matches, increasing its unbeaten league sequence to 10 games following the victory over Marseille.
- Golovin scored near the hour mark before Balogun sealed victory with an expert chip in the 74th minute; Amine Gouiri pulled one back for Marseille in the 85th minute but it proved insufficient.
- This result lifts Monaco level on points with fourth-placed Marseille and within one point of third-placed Lille, intensifying the race for direct Champions League qualification.
- France's top three clubs qualify directly for the Champions League, while the fourth-placed team must compete in qualifying rounds to secure a tournament spot.
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Rocky Mountain OutlookMonaco beats Marseille 2-1 as Folarin Balogun shines in Champions League push
Monaco has picked up where it left off before the international break by beating southern rival Marseille 2-1 in the French league as U.S. striker Folarin Balogun scored a superb goal to strengthen host Monaco’s push for a Champions League…
This Sunday at the close of the 28th day of Ligue 1, the AS Monaco won against Marseille (2-1), thanks in particular to a wonderful goal marked by its attacker Folarin Balogun.
LAS Monaco won 2-1 against the Olympique de Marseille at the close of the 28th day of Ligue 1 and finally returns to the race at the C1
USA's Folarin Balogun Scores In Monaco's Win Over Rival Marseille
Monaco picked up Sunday where it had left off before the international break, beating southern rival Marseille 2-1 in the French league as U.S. men's national team striker Folarin Balogun scored a superb goal to strengthen host Monaco's push for a Champions League spot. The Principality side won a seventh straight Ligue 1 game and increased its unbeaten run to 10 league matches. The win lifted Monaco level on points with fourth-placed Marseille …
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