AS Monaco and Olympique Lyonnais are set to face off this Sunday at Groupama Stadium, adding yet another exciting chapter to their long history of thrilling matches. Here, we've rounded up the top five goals scored whenever these two teams meet.
Maxence Caqueret Goal vs. Monaco (2022-23)
Caqueret set up the play for the goal, and Rayan Cherki nearly had the highlight reel goal. Cherki received the ball at the edge of the box and dribbled past one player while spinning past another, but after the initial shot was stopped, Caqueret put the rebound in the back of the net.
Ludovic Giuly Goal vs. Lyon (2003-04 season)
Giuly took advantage of a mishap from Lyon after two players went for the ball, resulting in a chip past the goalkeeper. The forward read the play perfectly, understanding where the pass was going as he intercepted the ball and made an impressive shot to score.
Jimmy Briand Goal vs. Monaco (2013-14 season)
A player directed a pass into the box with their head. The goalkeeper punched the ball into the air, and that's when Briand executed an incredible volley goal. Briand didn't wait for the ball to hit the ground to take his shot; his impressive touch was all he needed to make it happen.
Nabil Fekir Goal vs. Monaco (2017-2018 season)
The former OL captain scored one of the outstanding goals in the clashes against Monaco with a free kick from outside the box. Fekir's shot was just outside the goalkeeper's reach for the stoppage-time goal.
Radamel Falcao Goal vs. Lyon (2013-14 season)
The Colombian had several highlightmomentsduring his time with Monaco, including his outstanding goal against Lyon.After a long pass deflected off a Monaco player, it found an unmarked Falcao, who dribbled into the box and a chip shot over the goalkeeper resulted in the goal.
