AS Monaco secured a crucial 2-1 victory against Rennes at Roazhon Park, temporarily taking the top spot in Ligue 1. Despite having only two shots on target, the Red and Whites were clinical, with goals from Thilo Kehrer and Folarin Balogun sealing their sixth win of the season.
Monaco made a strong start, with Kehrer heading in a corner from Eliesse Ben Seghir in the sixth minute. Rennes responded quickly, as Ludovic Blas equalised with a long-range strike just six minutes later. Monaco regained the lead in the 22nd minute when Balogun chipped the ball over Steve Mandanda, with Ben Seghir providing his second assist of the match.
In a fast-paced encounter, chances were limited, but Monaco goalkeeper Philipp Köhn made a key save in added time to preserve the 2-1 lead going into halftime. The second half saw Monaco nearly extend their lead, with Ben Seghir hitting the crossbar and Rennes’ Arnaud Kalimuendo striking the post in a dramatic sequence of play.
Coach Adi Hütter’s tactical adjustments, including several late substitutions, helped Monaco manage the game effectively, holding off Rennes’ pressure in the final moments. The Red and Whites now head into the international break as provisional leaders of Ligue 1, with their next match scheduled against Lille on Friday, October 18.