Champions League. AS Monaco - Brugge FC: Three reasons to watch the match

At worst in the league, AS Monaco hopes to revive in Europe against FC Bruges tonight in front of his public (19 h). The Monegasques have never won since the arrival on the bench of Thierry Henry instead of Leonardo Jardim. Moreover, this meeting is crucial in order to always hope for a qualification in eighths or at least in the Europa League. Finally, the Belgian club must also bring back a good result of the Rock before facing Atlético and Dortmund.

For a first victory under the Henry era

On the bench of Monaco since 13 October 2018, Thierry Henry has still failed to revive the Monegasque machine. Two defeats and two draws in all competitions later, the record is more than lean. Before last of the Ligue 1 with the same number of points as the red Lantern guingampaise, the situation is alarming on the side of the princely city. If in the league the paw Henry does not take, in Europe after a first meeting reassuring without being great, a victory would allow his players to regain confidence to regain their standing of yesteryear.

1 - Monaco have kept their clean sheet only once in Ligue 1 this season, less than any other team. Cracks. pic.twitter.com/G2Rh6tB18e

Stay alive in Europe

A small point taken in three games against his opponent at night, the record in Europe is equally disturbing but nothing surprising in view of the difficulty of his group. With Borussia Dortmund author of a start of the season under the guidance of Lucien Favre, Atlético de Madrid Antoine Griezmann who asserts seasons after seasons as a serious outsider to the cup with big ears and finally Bruges, more within the reach of the Monegasques but champion of Belgium in title, Monaco knew that the task would prove to be complicated. Tonight, a victory over his turf against the weakest opponent in the pool would set up a third position, synonymous with Europa League. And who knows, this victory can be a real trigger for the men of Thierry Henry to allow them to create the feat against one of the two favorites to the eighth in the Champions League.

Monaco fell heavily against Borussia Dortmund (3-0). | Photo: AFP

Bruges must win

The Belgian club is going to make figuration in the principality. In the same situation from an accounting point of view in Europe, Bruges comes to leave with the three points. This rather playful training had given Atlético de Madrid a hard time and lacked effectiveness against Monaco. Ivan Leko, the Croatian coach explained at a pre-match press conference: "We come here to play our football. It has been shown that we were able to do this during the other Champions League matches. I think we deserve better than one point now . " Monaco is forewarned and the match promises to be intense.

Op de vooravond van onze tweede uitmatch in de Champions League sprak coach of pers nog even toe. From opdracht is duidelijk, and moet resultat gehaald worden op Franse Bodem! #ASMCLU #UCL pic.twitter.com/YsiR7Vqj9e