The Belgian side Thrash AS Monaco by a Three-Goal Margin in UCL Group Stage Debut
The Belgian champions kicked off their 2025-26 UEFA Champions League in style by securing a convincing four to one win over Monaco.
A rapid trio of strikes in just a 10-minute spell virtually wrapped up the contest before half-time at Jan Breydelstadion.
Tresoldi, the Nigerian midfielder and Hans Vanaken all got on the scoresheet during a action-packed opening 45 minutes.
Rising star Diakhon scored a additional goal with a well-placed effort, before the new signing pulled one back on his maxture match for the visitors in the dying moments.
Ex-Reds keeper Mignolet had an dramatic start to the match—earning and then saving a spot-kick, earning a booking for arguing at the ref, and later being replaced due to a muscle issue.
Meanwhile, the visiting goalie the Swiss international was kept busy as the hosts unleashed a barrage of attempts on goal.
Although making multiple fine saves, he was unable to stop a composed placement from the attacker, and he was unattended when he scored their second.
The keeper was then left stranded as Vanaken's stunning strike rocketed into the top bins just before half-time.
The French side, captained by ex-Spurs player the Englishman, displayed slight improvement after the half-time but seldom tested Jackers, and their defensive unit was cut open when the youngster got the final goal.
The manager’s side, who made it to the round of 16 last season, will take on La Dea on the last day of September, while Monaco will host City in their next outing.
