Monaco claim seventh consecutive Ligue 1 victory with triumph over Marseille
Goals from Golovin and Balogun secured a 2-1 win against Marseille, moving Monaco within one point of third-placed Lille.
The Principality's football club continued their impressive domestic form with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Marseille at the weekend, extending their winning streak to seven matches in France's top division.
Aleksandr Golovin and Folarin Balogun found the net for the Red and Whites, ensuring Monaco maintained their upward trajectory in the league table. The result sees the club close the gap on Lille to just a single point, keeping their podium aspirations very much alive.
This sustained run of victories demonstrates Monaco's growing momentum under their current setup, with the team showing remarkable consistency across their recent fixtures. The win against a traditionally strong Marseille side further underlines their credentials as genuine contenders for Champions League qualification.
With the gap to third place now minimal, Monaco will be looking to maintain this exceptional form as they pursue their European ambitions for next season.