AS Monaco sent a strong message before their Ligue 1 opener by defeating FC Barcelona 3-0 in the Joan Gamper Trophy. The Monegasque team, utilizing a solid 4-4-2 formation, took the lead with goals from Lamine Camara and Breel Embolo, followed by a late goal from Christian Mawissa. Barcelona, under new coach Hansi Flick, struggled to find form ahead of their La Liga debut against Valencia.#ASMonaco #Ligue1 #JoanGamperTrophy #FCBarcelona #Football
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00:00It's a strong message sent by AS Monaco just five days before their first Ligue 1 match.
00:08The Monaco club dismantled FC Barcelona on Monday evening, 3-0, during the pre-season
00:15Joan Gamper Trophy.
00:18Monaco displayed a solid performance in a 4-4-2 formation that already seems well-tuned.
00:24AS St Etienne has been warned.
00:27Barcelona has been alerted.
00:30FC Barcelona, under German coach Hansi Flick, fell 3-0 to AS Monaco on Monday during the
00:37Catalan club's final preparatory match, just five days before their La Liga debut.
00:44It was the German coach's first home game since his appointment in May, but after good
00:49results during their American tour, including a victory over Real Madrid, Barcelona crumbled
00:56at the Olympic Stadium during the traditional pre-season Joan Gamper Trophy.
01:02With five days to go before the start of Ligue 1, Monaco, who will host St Etienne on Saturday,
01:08showcased a very solid organisation in a novel 4-4-2 formation.
01:14The Monegasque team took the lead early in the second half thanks to Senegalese midfielder
01:19Lamine Kamara's 50th minute before Swiss striker Briel Embelot, well-served by Takomi
01:25Minamino, quickly doubled the score with a neat chip shot, 57th minute.
01:32On the Catalan side, Ilkay Gundogan was subbed off after taking a blow to the head while
01:38flick-broading young Spanish star of Euro 2024, Lamine Yamal, in an attempt to breathe
01:45life back into a lifeless Barca.
01:49The 17-year-old winger briefly showcased his skills, but the supporters ultimately booed
01:54their team after the young Christian Moises scored Monaco's third goal late in the match,
02:0086th minute.
02:03FC Barcelona, aiming to reclaim the Spanish league title from their fierce rival Real
02:08Madrid, start their La Liga campaign on Saturday with a challenging away game against Valencia.
02:16Real Madrid, under Carlo Ancelotti, who secured the league and Champions League double last
02:22season, kick off their domestic campaign on Sunday against Mallorca, bolstered by the
02:27addition of French superstar Kylian Mbappé.