Monaco take on the visitors PSV in the first leg of UEFA Champions League qualification semifinals. The match will be played on Tuesday, August 2nd at Stade Louis II (Monaco).
Monaco still managed to save last season. The Monegasques under the leadership of Niko Kovac were able to take 3rd place in the 2020/2021 draw. But very quickly, the team began to disappoint in the new season, starting with relegation in Champions League qualification. And the Croatian quickly turned into an anti-hero, and was eventually fired. He was replaced by Philippe Clement, lured from Bruges. Not everything started to turn out right away, but in the end, in the spring, they managed to climb to 3rd place in Ligue 1, repeating the previous results. After that, however, they sold for very serious money, 80 million, to Real Tchuameni. Cesc, Pellegri, Lecomte and Sidibe also left the project. There are also interesting newcomers, first of all, Minamino and Embrolo.
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PSV has now become Van Nistelrooy's team. The "Red-Whites" were one of the first teams of the famous scorer. But, for all his powerful football background, Ruud doesn't have much experience as a manager. And he will be replaced by Roger Schmidt, who returned to his homeland. The German with his wards fought with might and main for the return of the champion title, but still lost a little to Ajax. In addition to the coach, the leading players also left the project: Doan, Gotze, Bruma, Zahavi, Hoover, Mvogo. Yes, there are many interesting newcomers and signing permanent deal with Gus Til, who spent a wonderful last year. But there is also an experienced Luuk De Jong, as well as loaned Savio, Javi Simmons and 2 goalkeepers at once, Waterman and Benitez. But it remains to figure out how combat-ready such a squad is, and what Van Nistelrooy is worth as a coach.
The clubs played official matches in 2003, 2005 and, most importantly, last autumn. So far, there is complete equality: 2 wins with a couple of draws. But in 2021, Monaco was stronger: 2-1 away and a goalless draw at Louis II. Yet, despite the fact that both teams are strong, now Monaco has more trump cards. They play at own field, and the coach is more experienced and knows his players well. We bet on the victory of the hosts.
Prediction for the match: Monaco to win.
