Monaco defeated Nantes on home soil in the ninth round match of the French national soccer championship. The meeting ended with a score of 4-1.
Wissam Ben Yedder scored three goals for the winners, and one more goal was scored by Breel Embolo. The Russian midfielder Alexander Golovin contributed to Monaco's third goal with an assist. He came out in the starting line-up and was substituted in the 66th minute. Nantes responded with a goal and Monaco defender Caio Henrique sent the ball into his own net.
Monaco vs Nantes - 4-1 (3-0)
Goals: 1:0 - 2 Embolo, 2:0 - 6 Ben Yedder, 3:0 - 28 Ben Yedder, 4:0 - 62, penalty shot by Ben Yedder, 4:1 - 79, own goal by Caio Henrique.
Monaco is in fifth place in Ligue 1 with 17 points, Nantes is 16th with seven.