1-0, min. 30, Frankowski. 1-1, min. 34, Badiashile. 1-2, min. 62, Ben Yedder. 2-2, min. 95, Ganago.
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Goals and Highlights: Lens 2-2 Monaco in Ligue 1
Monaco let slip the possibility of qualifying directly to the next edition of the Champions League after drawing against Lens in the final minutes, in what was a match full of emotion, now they will have to play the Champions League qualifiers to be able to be in the next edition.
Thank you for following the end of the Ligue 1 season, this afternoon we lived a great game that ended up taking away Monaco's chance to qualify directly to the Champions League, be sure to visit VAVEL for the start of the next Ligue 1 season.
Monaco will be at full strength on Saturday, with Cesc Fabregas (ankle) and Krépin Diatta (cruciate ligament) absent due to long-term injuries, the only players unavailable.
Lens is still without midfielder Gaël Kakuta (knee) and goalkeeper Jean-Louis Leca (finger fracture), but Lens is relying on David Costa and Wuilker Farinez.
"It's the first time we have nothing to lose, " insisted Monaco coach Philippe Clement. " We are already assured of Europa League soccer, which was the objective at the start of the season .
"It has not been easy to have to catch up to get to this point. Now there are extra things we can win on Saturday. That's the difference with the last few months."
Lens welcome Monaco to their Stade Bollaert-Delelis knowing that victory could drop them from seventh to fifth, depending on other results.
Franck Haise's men would have to beat the principality side while hoping that RC Strasbourg Alsace and OGC Nice lose to Olympique de Marseille and Stade de Reims, respectively.
Thank you for following the Lens vs Monaco game, this afternoon will define the European places and Monaco has in its hands to qualify directly to the Champions League while Lens will seek to take the three points to climb the table.
In a few moments we will share with you the starting lineups for Lens vs Monaco live, as well as the latest information from the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Keep an eye on the action with VAVEL's up-to-the-minute live online coverage.
BenYedder, 34-year-old French striker, since his arrival at Monaco has stood out for his goals, in the three seasons he has played with the Monegasque team his scoring quota has been increasing, in the current season only Mbappe beats him by one goal, Ben Yedder will seek to be the top scorer in the league against Lens and thus be able to overcome the 24 goals of this season.
Kalimuendo, a 20-year-old French striker is Lens' most outstanding offensive player, with 33 games played, the player has scored on twelve occasions. For Lens' current season, his contribution has been more than good, since in case of a victory, a combination of results could give him the possibility of fighting for a ChampionsLeaguespot.
Monaco took advantage of the fall of Marseille the previous day to move into second place in the league and have in their hands the possibility of qualifying directly to the Champions League, Monaco has a great streak of nine consecutive winning games and thanks to that great pace managed to reach 68 points, despite having the great streak the team is fighting hand in hand with Marseille to achieve direct qualification, this Saturday they have the last chance to seal the qualification since they have everything in their favor, although they are tied in most of the items it is the goal difference what would give the qualification in case both teams get the victory, Monaco has a great team and for them it will be a great prize to be in the next edition of the ChampionsLeague.
Monaco in the Champions League/Image: AS_Monaco
The Lens team is doing well after being promoted in the 2020-21 season, achieving not only the salvation but has positioned itself as a competitive team that fights at the top of the table very close to qualify for European competitions, for this season the club has managed to make an acceptable season being in seventh position with 61 points, Lens knows that a combination of results will catapult them to the fifth position which would give them the possibility to fight for a place in the EuropaLeague or ConferenceLeague, however their rival is looking for something similar with the ChampionsLeague, it will definitely be a great duel where Lens could spoil Monaco's chance and at the same time have a hope of qualifying.
Lens wants to close with a win/Image:RCLens
The end of the season has finally arrived and although the champion has been defined a few weeks ago, important things are still being played, such as the direct places in the ChampionsLeague, on this occasion Monaco and Marseille will be fighting for the place each in their clashes, in search of the second position Lens will be Monaco's rival and it seems that it will not be an easy opponent since it is also trying to sneak into the European competitions.
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