Monaco hold on with 10 men and progress in the French Cup | OneFootball

Even with several absences and playing with one man down since the first half, Monaco defeated Orléans 3-1 this Saturday, away from home, and secured a spot in the round of 16 of the French Cup. The team from the Principality hasn't won in Ligue 1 since November, but showed strength to avoid an upset against their third-division rivals.

Match Situation

With this result, Monaco stays alive in the competition and awaits the announcement of their next opponent. Orléans, on the other hand, says goodbye to the tournament after giving the visitors a tough time.

📋 Match Summary

🔴 ORLÉANS 1 X 3 MONACO ⚪ 🏆 Competition: French Cup 🏟️ Venue: Stade de la Source, Orléans 📅 Date: January 10, 2026 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 2:30 PM (Brasília time)

How the Match Went

Monaco took the field under pressure due to their poor run in Ligue 1 and also had to deal with ten absences. Even so, they took advantage of a rare opportunity in the 27th minute: Balogun received the ball in the box and opened the scoring. Things got complicated when Stanis Idumbo was sent off at the 44th minute of the first half, leaving the visitors with 10 men.

In the second half, Orléans created chances and even threatened, but were stopped by the Monegasque defense. When it looked like there would be pressure until the end, George Ilenikhena shone. The young striker, who came on for Balogun, scored at the 43rd and 48th minutes, securing qualification. In stoppage time, El Khoumisti pulled one back for the home team.

Next Match

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