Based on the rivals’ history, tradition, and recent form, a derby full of attractive moves and – most importantly – goals was expected. Instead, Monaco and Lille provided us with one of the dullest matches so far in Ligue 1 and a goalless draw.Yet, despite failing to increase their advantage over Paris Saint-Germain, Monaco have to be more satisfied with the final outcome, given that the Red and Whites were a man down since the 61st minute when their Dutch defender Jordan Teze was sent off.The red card for Teze in the game Monaco – Lille for Ligue 1. #ASMLOSC #Ligue1 pic.twitter.com/2kvcLgx6kb— That Red Card Football Channel (@FootballRedCard) October 18, 2024 Even that was not enough for Lille since the home team dominated the game, even with ten men on the pitch. After all, the three notable goal-scoring chances all happened in front of the away team’s goal. The aforementioned Teze missed the first one in the 37th minute, shooting wide of the post.The Senegalese Krepin Diatta was close to an opener 17 minutes before the end but he failed as well. Finally, Maghnes Akliouche missed the ultimate chance for Monaco in the dying minutes when Lille’s custodian Lucas Chevalier saved his team from an embarrassing defeat.George Ilenikhena – Nigerian teenager on Mbappe’s pathMonaco currently top the Ligue 1 table, three points ahead of Paris Saint-Germain. However, the Saints could return to the leading position with a win over Strasbourg at Parc des Princes tonight (22.00). On the other hand, Lille hold the fourth spot, six points behind the leaders.LIGUE 1 – MATCHDAY 8FridayMonaco – Lille 0-0Saturday18:00: (2.95) Brest (3.40) Rennes (2.55)20:00: (5.30) Saint-Etienne (3.60) Lens (1.70)22:00: (1.28) PSG (6.00) Strasbourg (9.50)Sunday16:00: (3.70) Le Havre (3.50) Olympique Lyon (2.00)18:00: (2.80) Auxerre (3.40) Reims (2.65)18:00: (3.20) Nantes (3.30) Nice (2.45)18:00: (1.62) Toulouse (3.70) Angers (6.00)21:45: (4.50) Montpellier (3.80) Olympique Marseille (1.85)***odds are subject to change***
