CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SHOCKER: Monaco Stuns Barcelona 2-1, Arsenal Held to Goalless Draw
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In a stunning turn of events, AS Monaco pulled off a monumental 2-1 upset against FC Barcelona in their Champions League clash. Meanwhile, Arsenal’s highly-anticipated match ended in a disappointing goalless draw.
Monaco’s Historic Win
Monaco’s victory marked a remarkable shift in fortunes for the French side, who had struggled to find consistency in recent weeks. Goals from:
- Wissam Ben Yedder (35′)
- Krépin Diatta (77′)
secured the win, despite Barcelona’s late push.
Barcelona’s Disappointment
The Catalan giants struggled to break down Monaco’s resilient defense, with Robert Lewandowski’s 85th-minute strike proving too little, too late.
“We didn’t expect this result, but we must learn from our mistakes,” said Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick.
Arsenal’s Frustrating Draw
Arsenal’s match ended in a disappointing stalemate, despite dominating possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities.
“We’re frustrated, but we’ll regroup and focus on our next match,” said Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta.
Match Statistics
- Monaco vs. Barcelona:
- Possession: 42% – 58%
- Shots on Target: 5 – 4
- Arsenal’s Match:
- Possession: 60% – 40%
- Shots on Target: 7 – 3
Watch Highlights
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- Paramount+
- TNT Sports
- BT Sport 3
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