Champions League: Real Madrid Knocks Out AS Monaco
Madrid delivered a show of force against AS Monaco, who were defeated 6-1 this Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at home in Madrid, Spain, at the Bernabéu stadium, during a one-sided Champions League match.
By Jean Wesley Pierre · Port-au-Prince
· 2 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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Real Madrid delivered a show of force against AS Monaco, who were defeated 6-1 this Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at home in Madrid, Spain, at the Bernabéu stadium, during a one-sided Champions League match.
Driven by a dominant collective and sparkling individual talents, the Merengues confirm their rise in power and strongly consolidate their place in the Top 8, now 99% secured according to projections and the analysis of numerous observers, while Monaco stagnates in 20th place.
The match quickly swung in favor of the Madrilenians. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 5th minute before doubling it in the 26th, confirming his clinical efficiency. With 11 goals scored in 6 group stage matches, the French forward becomes the second player in history to reach this total, after Cristiano Ronaldo — CR7 during the 2015-2016 season. A historic performance that underscores Mbappé's decisive impact at the highest European level.
In the second half, Real relentlessly accelerated. Franco Mastantuono (51st minute) and an own goal by Thilo Kehrer (55th minute) worsened the score, before Vinicius Junior (63rd minute) and Jude Bellingham (80th minute) sealed a resounding victory. Monaco's only bright spot came from Teze (72nd minute), who scored ASM's sole goal.
Beyond the score, Real Madrid's collective performance was impressive. The coordinated pressing, highlighted by Aurélien Tchouaméni, and the off-the-ball efforts suffocated Monaco.
« We pressed them as a team, that's extremely important », summarized the French midfielder, emphasizing Madrid's tactical discipline.
Man of the match, Vinicius Junior delivered a stratospheric performance: one goal and three assists, bringing his total to six assists, making him the top assister of the season in the Champions League. Everything went through the Brazilian winger, who received a standing ovation from the public. In a press conference, coach Álvaro Arbeloa insisted on the importance of fan support:
« Vinicius needs to feel the love of his fans. When he is supported, he moves to a higher level. »
Arda Güler also distinguished himself with an assist, his 11th of the season.
For Haitian sports journalist Kimberly Pierre, this success is above all a collective one: a united, disciplined, and generous team in its effort, where Mbappé remains true to his efficiency and where Vinicius makes the right choices for the benefit of the group. By crushing Monaco, Real Madrid did not just win: they affirmed their status as serious contenders for the title.
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