Monaco tops Ligue 1 with 2-1 victory at Rennes
- Monaco achieved a 2-1 victory against Rennes, scoring two goals in the first half.
- The match featured goals from Thilo Kehrer and Folarin Balogun for Monaco, while Ludovic Blas scored for Rennes.
- With this win, Monaco moved to the top of the Ligue 1 table, three points ahead of Paris Saint-Germain.
In France, Monaco secured the top position in Ligue 1 after a 2-1 victory against Rennes on Saturday. The match was marked by an early flurry of goals within the first 22 minutes. Thilo Kehrer opened the scoring for Monaco with a header from a corner taken by Eliesse Ben Seghir. Rennes quickly equalized through Ludovic Blas, who scored a stunning long-range shot. However, Folarin Balogun netted the winner for Monaco shortly after, capitalizing on a defense-splitting pass from Ben Seghir. This win propelled Monaco to 19 points, three ahead of Paris Saint-Germain, who are on 16 points and have a chance to reclaim the top spot when they face Nice on Sunday. The match showcased Monaco's attacking prowess and the contributions of their young talent, Ben Seghir, who played a crucial role in both goals. Meanwhile, Lille also had a successful outing, moving up to fourth place after defeating Toulouse, while Saint-Etienne's hat-trick from Zuriko Davitashvili helped them escape the relegation zone. The weekend's matches set the stage for an exciting title race in Ligue 1 as teams vie for top positions.