Ligue 1 Regular Season - 1

Monaco 3 - 1 FT Le Havre

Stade Louis II

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FT
Sat, Aug 16
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Monaco
3-1
Le Havre
⚡ Intensity 37
⚖️ Balance 57
🏆 Stakes 67
🎲 Upset 0
Monaco crushes Le Havre in season opener

Monaco Announces Title Ambitions, Le Havre Faces Survival Battle

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. At Stade Louis II, Monaco announced their intensity with a clinical 3-1 demolition of Le Havre, signalling championship credentials whilst the Normans tumble into a relegation battle before summer ends.

Suffocation Through Possession

Le Havre arrived with fighting spirit but no antidote to Monaco's suffocating control. By minute 32, an own goal from Lloris had set the tone. The numbers reveal a chasm: Monaco's 74% possession strangled Le Havre into 26%, whilst 725 accurate passes (89% precision) created a possession masterclass. Denis Zakaria orchestrated from midfield with three key passes, turning the Stade Louis II into Monaco's training ground.

The Goal Flurry That Changed Everything

The match's balance shifted catastrophically between minutes 61–74. Eric Dier, the defensive anchor, rose to score (61'), sparking a goal blitz. Rassoul Ndiaye briefly offered hope for Le Havre (67'), but Mahmoud Akliouche extinguished it with Zakaria's assist (74'). Three goals in thirteen minutes exposed the gulf in quality. Monaco's 13 shots (8 on target) overwhelmed Le Havre's 9 attempts.

Contrasting Narratives

For Monaco, this 3-1 victory is a statement of intent. Leading Ligue 1 after Matchday 1 with a +2 goal difference and technical dominance suggests a title contender has arrived. For Le Havre, it's a relegation battle beginning in despair: zero points, 18th place, already four points adrift of safety. Fourteen fouls reflect growing desperation against a superior side. This isn't a season opener—it's a warning.

Key Questions

What made Eric Dier the Man of the Match?

His 8.7 rating combined goal-scoring with defensive solidity. The goal proved defenders can decide matches at the elite level.

What does this mean for Monaco's season?

Everything. Early technical dominance and clinical finishing suggest Monaco possess the blueprint to challenge for the title this year.

How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?

The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.

Match Statistics

Possession
74%
26%
Monaco 74%
Le Havre 26%
Shots
13
9
Monaco 13
Le Havre 9
Shots on Target
3
4
Monaco 3
Le Havre 4
Expected Goals (xG)
1.76
0.60
Monaco 1.76
Le Havre 0.60
Passes
725
243
Monaco 725
Le Havre 243
Pass Accuracy
89%
72%
Monaco 89%
Le Havre 72%
Corners
5
4
Monaco 5
Le Havre 4
Fouls
5
14
Monaco 5
Le Havre 14
Yellow Cards
0
1
Monaco 0
Le Havre 1
Red Cards
0
0
Monaco 0
Le Havre 0

Match Events

32' G. Lloris
HT
Y. Namli F. Doucoure 🔄 58'
S. Ebonog A. Samatta 🔄 58'
61' E. Dier (L. Camara)
63' 🔄 J. Teze Vanderson
63' 🔄 L. Camara E. Ben Seghir
R. Ndiaye (Y. Kechta) 67'
74' M. Akliouche (D. Zakaria)
A. Sangante G. Kyeremeh 🔄 78'
E. Youte Kinkoue F. Mambimbi 🔄 78'
R. Ndiaye D. N. Mosengo 🔄 79'
80' 🔄 M. Biereth P. Brunner
81' 🔄 T. Minamino G. Ilenikhena
Gautier Lloris 🟨 89'
89' 🔄 A. Golovin A. Bamba
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Player Cards

Season performance ratings for players in this match

Monaco

Goalkeepers
L. Hradecky
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
J. Teze
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
0
on target
E. Dier
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
C. Mawissa
MAGNET
MAGNET
121
activity
121
activity
111
passes
10
duels
Caio Henrique
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
5
Duels Won
0
pens won
Midfielders
L. Camara
MAGNET
MAGNET
89
activity
89
activity
82
passes
7
duels
D. Zakaria
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
key passes
3
key passes
1
assists
66%
pass acc
M. Akliouche
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
conversion
50%
conversion
1
goals
2
shots
T. Minamino
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
9
late mins
9
late mins
81
total mins
81
entry
A. Golovin
NPC
NPC
89
minutes
89
minutes
49%
pass acc
6.2
rating
Forwards
M. Biereth
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
10
late mins
10
late mins
80
total mins
80
entry
BENCH
P. Kohn
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
K. Ouattara
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
T. Kehrer
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
W. Singo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Vanderson
WALL
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
3
tackles
83%
duel win %
A. Bamba
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
10
total mins
Started
entry
E. Ben Seghir
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
27
total mins
Started
entry
G. Ilenikhena
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
9
total mins
Started
entry
P. Brunner
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
10
total mins
Started
entry

Le Havre

Goalkeepers
M. Diaw
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
1
key passes
1
key passes
0
assists
17%
pass acc
Defenders
A. Sangante
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
12
late mins
12
late mins
78
total mins
78
entry
A. Seko
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
0
on target
G. Lloris
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
mistake
0
mistake
2
fouls
5.3
rating
Y. Zouaoui
WALL
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
2
tackles
75%
duel win %
Midfielders
E. Youte Kinkoue
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
0
interceptions
3
blocks
Y. Namli
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
58
total mins
58
entry
S. Ebonog
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
58
total mins
58
entry
R. Ndiaye
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
Y. Kechta
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
assists
1
assists
2
key passes
6.3
rating
Forwards
I. Soumare
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
BENCH
L. Mpasi-Nzau
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
F. Doucoure
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
0
on target
G. Gomis
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
I. Bouneb
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
D. N. Mosengo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
11
total mins
Started
entry
G. Zohouri
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
G. Kyeremeh
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
12
total mins
Started
entry
F. Mambimbi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
12
total mins
Started
entry
A. Samatta
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
32
total mins
Started
entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
16/08/2025 Monaco 3 - 1 Le Havre Ligue 1 Stade Louis II
26/04/2025 Le Havre 1 - 1 Monaco Ligue 1 Stade Océane
22/09/2024 Monaco 3 - 1 Le Havre Ligue 1 Stade Louis-II
04/02/2024 Monaco 1 - 1 Le Havre Ligue 1 Stade Louis-II
11/11/2023 Le Havre 0 - 0 Monaco Ligue 1 Stade Océane
08/02/2013 Monaco 2 - 1 Le Havre Ligue 2 Stade Louis II. (Monaco)
16/08/2025
Ligue 1 Stade Louis II
26/04/2025
Ligue 1 Stade Océane
22/09/2024
Ligue 1 Stade Louis-II
04/02/2024
Ligue 1 Stade Louis-II
11/11/2023
Ligue 1 Stade Océane
08/02/2013
Ligue 2 Stade Louis II. (Monaco)
Monaco Win
Le Havre Win
Draw

League Standings