UCL: AS Monaco Cruise Past Red Star with Convincing 5-1 Win

Monaco Thrash Crvena Zvezda 5-1 in Champions League

Red Star equalized through Cherif Ndiaye's penalty, but...

Monaco thrashed Red Star 5-1 in the Champions League, leaving the Serbian side with three consecutive defeats and slim hopes of advancement.

AS Monaco delivered a resounding 5-1 victory over Crvena Zvezda in the Champions League, extending their unbeaten start and taking top spot in the group.

Monaco dominated from the outset, with Thilo Kehrer and Breel Embolo squandering early chances from corners. Takumi Minamino broke the deadlock in the 20th minute, calmly slotting past Marko Ilic.

Red Star equalized through Cherif Ndiaye's penalty, but Embolo restored Monaco's lead in stoppage time with a stunning volley. After the break, Wilfried Singo's thunderbolt made it 3-1, and Minamino added his second. Maghnes Akliouche sealed the win with a stoppage-time goal.

The victory gives Monaco seven points from three games, while Red Star remains winless and faces an uphill battle to advance, with a crucial match against Barcelona next.

Highlights:

• Monaco's convincing 5-1 win over Crvena Zvezda
• Takumi Minamino's brace and Breel Embolo's goal
• Wilfried Si
• ngo's thunderbolt and Maghnes Akliouche's stoppage-time goal
• Red Star's third consecutive Champions League defeat
• Monaco's seven points from three games, topping the group.