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7mo ago

Ansu Fati Brace Powers Monaco Past Metz 5-2 in Ligue 1 Rebound

Club hierarchy demands a lasting response to the Brugge setback, making the upcoming run a measure of progress.

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Ansu Fati a vu double pour son premier match avec Monaco en Ligue 1.
L'attaquant de Habib Diallo marque le premier but de son équipe dimanche au Stade Louis II contre Monaco en Ligue 1.

Overview

  • Fati came on at halftime and scored after roughly 46 seconds before heading the decisive goal late, turning a tense match Monaco’s way.
  • The 5-2 victory lifted Monaco to second in Ligue 1 on 12 points, level with Paris Saint‑Germain.
  • The Spaniard had also scored Monaco’s lone goal in the 4-1 Champions League loss at Club Brugge, giving him three goals within days of his debut.
  • Monaco leaders, including director general Thiago Scuro and coach Adi Hütter, described the Brugge defeat as shocking and pressed the squad for accountability.
  • Fati is on loan from Barcelona with a reported €11 million option to buy as Monaco seeks both his rehabilitation and a sustained competitive lift.