UEFA Champions League Gameweek 3
Monaco 0 - 0 FT Tottenham
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
Richarlison 47'
57' ↓ K. Diatta ↑A. Golovin
↓ L. Bergvall ↑X. Simons 60'
↓ R. Bentancur ↑P. M. Sarr 60'
70' ↓ A. Fati ↑T. Minamino
↓ Richarlison ↑R. Kolo Muani 70'
↓ W. Odobert ↑B. Johnson 70'
70' ↓ K. Ouattara ↑C. Mawissa
↓ M. Kudus ↑D. Spence 79'
83' ↓ F. Balogun ↑M. Biereth
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Monaco
Goalkeepers
Philipp Köhn 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Thilo Kehrer 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Mohammed Salisu
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Caio Henrique 
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Krépin Diatta
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Jordan Teze 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Coulibaly
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Kassoum Ouattara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Forwards
Maghnes Akliouche 
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
38
Passes
13
Duels
Ansu Fati
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Folarin Balogun
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
BENCH
Jules Stawiecki 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yann Lienard
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Christian Mawissa Elebi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksandr Golovin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stanis Idumbo Muzambo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takumi Minamino
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Aladji Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pape Cabral
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mika Biereth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
George Ilenikhena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Michal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tottenham
Goalkeepers
Guglielmo Vicario 
OCTOPUS
8
Saves
8
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Pedro Porro
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kevin Danso
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Micky van de Ven
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Archie Gray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Rodrigo Bentancur
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
João Palhinha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Kudus
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Lucas Bergvall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Wilson Odobert
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Richarlison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
BENCH
Antonin Kinsky
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Brandon Austin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Djed Spence
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jun'ai Byfield
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xavi Simons
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pape Matar Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Callum Olusesi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Williams-Barnett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brennan Johnson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Randal Kolo Muani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dane Scarlett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2016 | Monaco | 2 - 1 | Tottenham | UEFA Champions League | Stade Louis II |
| 09/14/2016 | Tottenham | 1 - 2 | Monaco | UEFA Champions League | Wembley Stadium |
| 12/10/2015 | Tottenham | 4 - 1 | Monaco | UEFA Europa League | White Hart Lane |
| 10/01/2015 | Monaco | 1 - 1 | Tottenham | UEFA Europa League | Stade Louis II. |
Monaco Win
Tottenham Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +10
P: 3 GD: +10
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +8
P: 3 GD: +7
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -7
P: 3 GD: -8
P: 3 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Monaco
Tottenham
Monaco
Tottenham
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Vicario's Eight-Save Masterclass Denies Monaco in Stalemate Thriller
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. This scoreless draw represents a tactical victory for Tottenham, whose watertight defence and goalkeeper brilliance contained Monaco's relentless attacking pressure in a match where intensity masked the absence of goals.
The Siege That Never Broke
Monaco arrived at Stade Louis II with intensity coursing through their veins, unleashing 23 shots—a barrage that would have buried lesser opponents. Yet Guglielmo Vicario stood as an immovable object, producing eight world-class saves to transform the Tottenham net into an impenetrable fortress. The Italian goalkeeper's reflexes and positioning turned desperation into frustration for the hosts, who dominated possession (56%) but couldn't translate territorial advantage into the one metric that matters.
Monaco's Attacking Paradox
The numbers tell a story of profound imbalance: 19 shots inside the box, 2.45 expected goals, yet nothing to show for it. Caio Henrique orchestrated the left flank with six key passes, his creative brilliance a constant thorn in Tottenham's side, while Mohammed Salisu anchored the defence with characteristic solidity. Monaco's defensive balance held firm—two goals prevented despite the onslaught—but their finishing lacked the clinical edge required at this level. The turning point never arrived because Vicario simply wouldn't allow it.
Tottenham's Counterattacking Restraint
Ange Postecoglou's side absorbed pressure with surprising ease, ceding just 44% possession while maintaining structural discipline. Tottenham's 11 shots (0.88 xG) reflected their pragmatic approach—efficiency over volume. A single yellow card suggested remarkable composure under siege. The away side's defensive organisation proved the match's defining feature, transforming a potential rout into a hard-fought point that keeps their Champions League campaign alive.
Key Questions
What made Guglielmo Vicario the Man of the Match?
Eight saves against 23 Monaco shots. Vicario's positioning, reflexes, and composure transformed Tottenham's goalline into an impenetrable barrier, denying the hosts repeatedly.
Did Monaco deserve a goal?
Statistically, yes—2.45 xG suggests they should have scored. But Vicario's brilliance and Tottenham's defensive discipline neutralised the stakes.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Tactical Caution Dominates Monte Carlo Survival Mission
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. A high-stakes clash where avoiding a slide down the league phase table outweighs the search for a statement victory.
The Setup
On October 22, 2025, Monaco welcome Tottenham to Stade Louis II for a match defined by the razor-thin margins of the new Champions League format. Currently sitting 19th and 11th respectively, both clubs are occupying the playoff qualification spots but remain precariously close to the elimination zone. The Stakes are clear: a win provides breathing room in the top 24, while a loss could see them dragged into a desperate scramble in the final rounds. Monaco’s Form has been resilient, remaining unbeaten in four of their last five, while Tottenham arrive with a slightly more volatile recent record.
Key Battle
This match will be decided by the clash between the home side's disciplined defensive Balance and the visitors' aggressive high-pressing system. Without individual standouts dominating the narrative, the collective organization of the Monaco midfield will be tasked with absorbing pressure and denying the Londoners space to exploit. The tactical battle hinges on whether Tottenham’s defensive line can remain compact against a Monaco side that excels at slowing the tempo and frustrating higher-ranked opposition.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey affair where neither manager is willing to commit too many numbers forward early on. The match is likely to unfold as a series of tactical resets, with Monaco focusing on structural integrity and Tottenham struggling to break through a low block. A 1-1 draw feels the most plausible outcome, a result that keeps both sides within the qualification bubble without risking everything for a win.