(Ligue 1 2023/2024): Highlights MONACO - BRESTOIS

Monaco knew they had to win to keep pace at the top of the division, and they hosted a Brest side only five points adrift in the table. Despite a brave showing against PSG, Eregois' Bretons failed to defeat. At the Stade Louis II, they wanted to avoid a fifth match winless. Adi Hüther saw a three-match winning streak fall at Lille. The Austrian wanted a response to draw within a point of PSG, and above Nice before their Côte d'Azur neighbours faced them. It looked to have been a bad start for the hosts, as it was in the north last week. Jérémie Ledoux-Avon celebrated, but then it was pulled back by far for a foul by Pierre Lesméliou on Follerin-Palleguen. Referee Eric Ouattelier ruling out two goals for Brest. In between, Denis Zakaria got his first Ligue 1 Uber Eats goal since signing permanently for Monaco from Juventus. The Russian has been in sparkling form. His wicked delivery completely caught out Marco Bizotte, behind the Swiss international, who nodded in to the unguarded net. Monaco had won each of the last three Ligue 1 Uber Eats games against Brest. That was after losing four of their previous six. Hüther encouraging his players. It's Palleguen who had Lionel Brassier in a spin. A booking that would prove costly later for the Brest defender. Brassier again on Palleguen. He wasn't penalised or booked. The referee played fantastic advantage. Golovin with the finish. An assist for the first. A goal to make it five in his last seven outings. After injury issues interrupted his spell with Monaco. The Russian gem is on fire. 2-0. Monaco cruising. Although they'd have their woodwork to thank for keeping Eric Ouattelier's men at bay. Pendent Chardonnay clipping the post. He's kept alive by Steve Meunier. Pierre Lesmelou thumping high and over. He rediscovered his shooting aim soon after. What a save. Philippe Kuhn, the bar helping the young goalkeeper. He got a strong hand to it and earned his slice of luck. At Brassier, eventually it was one challenge too many. It was a first professional red card in the 24-year-old's career. Monaco remain on the podium. While Brest are fifth in the table at eight points adrift.