


Overview
Dutch champions Feyenoord's home advantage gives them the edge in what should be a close encounter against French team AS Monaco, according to Sky Bet. With the group still wide open and very open to changing positions, both Feyenoord and AS Monaco are looking to take all 3 points today to ensure they are in a safe position to qualify.Predictions
"This will be a tough game as both teams are looking to strive for greatness in this Champions League. Both has set the bar high, so for me personally I think it's all about passion. This game isn't about the strength of the squad, it isn't about the quality of the goalkeeper, it's about who wants it most. I think Monaco need this win most due to lower points, but the form and passion of Feyenoord may overwhelm them." -Luis Enrique (Manager of Barcelona)"Darius Xavier says that the Champions League is his destiny. He has been the dark-horse of this European competition so far, the question remains how long can he keep this up? He has to lose at some point, will it be today? Possibly. I don't think Monaco are in that form that they need, to win this match. It's a tough match to call and wouldn't advise betting on it. Me personally, I think it's going to be a low scoring draw." -Jamie Carragher
"The Monaco manager has been under a lot of pressure later. A lot of unnecessary pressure, he needs to win this game against Darius Xavier's side of Feyenoord. Leonardo Jardim is a talented manager and I believe he has the capability of slaying Darius Xavier tonight. It's definitely going to be a tight game so it will be a low number on goal difference. I really hope it's an entertaining game with a lot of action." -Alan Shearer
"Feyenoord are a force to reckoned with, they are in impeccable form. Darius Xavier has guided his team to 55 undefeated matches with Feyenoord and this includes the Champions League. Monaco has been on a poor form and had a poor last season sinking into third place. It's not been pretty for them, they need to fight back. That's why I'm going for a draw this game." -Frank Lampard
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Result
Feyenoord's match against AS Monaco will have been a meaningful one for Feyenoord's Abdou Diallo as he was able to celebrate victory over his former club. Things did not get off to good start for AS Monaco as false nine Jao Rodríquez seized on an error by Éder Álvarez Balanta to score a close range finish which was timed impeccably. Rodríquez added his second goal of the goal with a deftly executed finish from close range on 59 minutes. Flamboyant winger Antonio Candreva gave the AS Monaco fans a glimmer of hope after 83 minutes with a 22 metre free kick which deflected off the inside of the post crossing the line. An error from AS Monaco's Éder Álvarez Balanta allowed complete forward Elvis Manu to score a placed shot from close range which hit inside of the post before crossing the line. Manu completed the rout on 93 minutes with an incisive finish from 16 metres.Manager's Comments
"The form we've been on and the poor performance this match, I'm happy we didn't lost 8-1. It felt like every time that they were through, they were going to score. Darius Xavier's team played very well, hell of a manager and I look to give him a challenge in the next Champions League game in which we are better prepared. The players aren't got there heads screwed on like Balanta, made a few mistakes out there and he's meant to be world-class. It just wasn't our day and I hope to play better next time round." -Leonardo Jardim (Manager of AS Monaco)"I almost feel bad about humiliating Leonardo. We talked in the tunnel about intellectual things, intellectual football, he's a fantastic manager. From the news, I hear you people are trying to get rid of him from the post and I think that would be absurd." -Darius Xavier (Manager of Feyenoord)