Overview
- Takumi Minamino scored in the fifth minute from a Maghnes Akliouche pass after Monaco’s bright start.
- David Luiz equalised with a powerful header from a corner on 18 minutes before Folarin Balogun capitalised on a goalkeeper error to restore Monaco’s lead on 26.
- Pafos drew level in the 88th minute when Ivan Sunjic’s header hit the bar and deflected in off Mohammed Salisu for an own goal.
- Lukas Hradecky made key saves to preserve Monaco’s lead for much of the match as the visitors controlled long spells but lacked clinical finishing.
- Monaco next host Galatasaray on Dec. 9 with the standings tight at six points each for Monaco and Pafos, and Salisu later questioned the team’s mentality and finishing.