Monaco Stages Dramatic Comeback at Stade Louis II

In a thrilling encounter at the Stade Louis II, AS Monaco pulled off a crucial 2–1 comeback win over OGC Nice, preventing Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) from being crowned Ligue 1 champions just yet. The match, part of Matchday 27, kept fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

Nice opened the scoring in the 35th minute through Gaëtan Laborde, who capitalized on a defensive error by Monaco to beat goalkeeper Alexander Nübel. Despite falling behind, the home team didn’t lose momentum and responded with intensity in the second half.

The equalizer came in the 65th minute after a handball in the area led to a penalty. Wissam Ben Yedder stepped up and calmly slotted it home to draw the match level. Then, in the 82nd minute, Kevin Volland completed the comeback with a clinical finish following a clever assist from Aleksandr Golovin.

Title Race Still Alive as Monaco Keeps the Pressure On

With this victory, Monaco adds three vital points to its tally, extending the title race and postponing PSG’s championship celebrations. Head coach Philippe Clement praised his squad’s resilience and fighting spirit in what has become a highly competitive final stretch of the season.

For Nice, the defeat is a major blow to their European hopes, leaving them in a precarious position in the standings with just a few rounds remaining.

What’s Next for Monaco and PSG

Monaco will face Olympique Lyonnais in their next league fixture, a match that could prove decisive for their slim championship hopes. Meanwhile, PSG will have another opportunity to secure the title in their upcoming clash, though they’ll now have to wait a little longer.

With just a handful of matches left, the Ligue 1 title race is heating up, and every point could make the difference between glory and disappointment.