Monaco vs. Lens highlights from Ligue 1 2026/27, Sept 18 at Stade Louis II.
Monaco secured a 2-1 victory over Lens at the Stade Louis II. Monaco opened the scoring in the 32nd minute through Paris Brunner, assisted by Matthis Abline. Lens found an equalizer in the 57th minute when Matthieu Udol found the net, with Florian Thauvin providing the assist. The decisive moment came in the 84th minute with an own goal from Lens' Jonathan Gradit, which ultimately sealed the win for the home side. A VAR penalty decision for Lens in the 20th minute involving Michaël Cuisance was cancelled.
Despite Lens having more total shots (12 to Monaco's 9) and slightly more possession (51% to Monaco's 49%), Monaco proved more clinical. Lens registered 4 shots on target compared to Monaco's 6. Monaco's Expected Goals (xG) stood at 1.42, while Lens' was 1.04, suggesting Monaco created chances of slightly higher quality. Lens' goalkeeper made 5 saves from Monaco's 9 shots, while Monaco's keeper made 3 saves from Lens' 12 attempts.
| # | GP | W | D | L | DIFF | Goals | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 8:3 | 13 | |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7:2 | 10 | |
| 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 8:5 | 10 | |
| 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 6:2 | 8 | |
| 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 6:2 | 8 | |
| 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 9:8 | 7 | |
| 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +0 | 6:6 | 5 | |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +0 | 6:6 | 5 | |
| 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +0 | 4:4 | 5 | |
| 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | +0 | 9:9 | 4 | |
| 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4:5 | 4 | |
| 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 4:9 | 4 | |
| 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | +0 | 6:6 | 3 | |
| 14 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 7:8 | 3 | |
| 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 5:11 | 3 | |
| 16 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 2:4 | 2 | |
| 17 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 4:7 | 2 | |
| 18 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -4 | 1:5 | 2 |
