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Arsenal Triumphs Over Monaco in Thrilling Champions League Encounter
Arsenal defeated Monaco 3-0 in a thrilling match at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 11th, 2024, in the sixth matchday of the UEFA Champions League group stage. The match, refereed by Davide Massa of Italy, was marked by Arsenal’s dominance, controlling 55% of possession.
Bukayo Saka opened the scoring in the 34th minute with an assist from Gabriel Jesus. Saka scored again in the 78th minute, this time assisted by Kai Havertz, who sealed the victory with a goal in the 88th minute, assisted by Saka.
The match was not without tension. Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Ødegaard received yellow cards for Arsenal, while Vanderson received a yellow for Monaco. Arsenal had numerous shots (16 in total, 8 on target), while Monaco only managed 7 (2 on target). Despite the numerical superiority in scoring chances, Arsenal needed only three to secure the victory.
Substitutions monaco: at minute 46 T. Minamino came in and S. Magassa went out., at minute 81 E. Matazo came in and L. Camara went out., at minute 81 G. Ilenikhena came in and B. Embolo went out., at minute 81 J. Teze came in and Vanderson went out.
Substitutions arsenal: at minute 64 J. Timber came in and M. Lewis-Skelly went out., at minute 64 Jorginho came in and D. Rice went out., at minute 64 L. Trossard came in and G. Martinelli went out., at minute 73 K. Havertz came in and Gabriel Jesus went out., at minute 79 E. Nwaneri came in and M. Odegaard went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Arsenal
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Monaco
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