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Monaco hosts Lyon in crucial Ligue 1 fixture
3 Jan
Summary
- AS Monaco faces Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1 Matchweek 17.
- Lyon is on a three-match winning streak, while Monaco is inconsistent.
- Key players Folarin Balogun and Pavel Sulc are expected to shine.

AS Monaco will host Olympique Lyonnais on Saturday, January 3, 2026, for their 17th Ligue 1 fixture of the 2025-26 season at the Stade Louis II. Monaco has struggled with consistency lately, suffering a recent defeat to Marseille, and will aim for a comeback.
Conversely, Olympique Lyonnais enters the match with momentum, having secured victories in their last three games, including a recent 1-0 win against Le Havre. Lyon currently sits fifth in the league standings and a victory could significantly impact their season trajectory.




