Goals and Highlights: Lens 2-2 Monaco in Ligue 1

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.

The game ends with a draw that takes away Monaco's chance to qualify directly for the Champions League.

Lens tied the game on the last play.

Five minutes are added.

Oliveira Silva receives a yellow card.

Tchouameni receives a yellow card.

Lens came close but the opposing goalkeeper prevented the goal.

Goooooooool Monaco! Ben Yedder breaks in alone on the right and connects the ball to go ahead on the scoreboard.

Nubel makes a great save for Monaco.

Tchouameni misses a clear opportunity in front of the box.

Lens is saved after a shot is cleared off the line.

Da Costa tries a long-range shot but it goes over the top of the goal.

The second half begins.

End of the first half.

Monaco closes the first half better and puts pressure on Lens.

Goooooooool Monaco! Badiashile from the corner-kick scores a free-kick to tie the game.

Danso receives a yellow card for a strong tackle outside the area.

Goal Lens! Frankowski takes advantage of the rebound inside the box and shoots powerfully to open the scoring.

Fofana enters the area and shoots but the goalkeeper avoids the goal.

Monaco came close to scoring after a dangerous cross from the left.

Frankowski tries outside the area but the shot does not generate danger.

Monaco is now in control of the ball.

Again Lens tries from outside the box but the ball is saved by the goalkeeper.

Lens came close with a chance from the right.

Lens presses inside Monaco's area and puts them in trouble.

Ben Yedder misses a clear opportunity.

The match begins.

This is how the visiting team comes out:

This is how the home team takes the field:

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.

This is how the visiting team arrived for today's duel:

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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.

The match will be broadcasted on ESPN.
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Ben Yedder, 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 Champions League spot.

Nubel, Aguilar, Disasi, Badiashile, Henrique, Fofana, Volland, Golovin, Ben Yedder.

Fariñez, Medina, Danso, Gradit, Frankowski, Fofana, Doucoure, Clauss, David Costa, Sotoca, Muinga.

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Center: Benoit Baisten, Assistants: Aurélien Berthomieu, Hicham Zakrani, Fourth official: Benoit Millton.

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 Champions League.

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 Europa League or Conference League, however their rival is looking for something similar with the Champions League, it will definitely be a great duel where Lens could spoil Monaco's chance and at the same time have a hope of qualifying.

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 Champions League, 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.

Good afternoon to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the Lens vs Monaco live stream in Ligue 1. The match will take place at the Bollaert-Delelis, kick-off at 3:00 PM ET.