NANTES, France (AP) — Monaco came from behind at Nantes to rescue a 2-2 draw in an action-packed thriller in Ligue 1 on Friday. Nantes took a two-goal lead through Matthis Abline after 12 minutes and Kelvin Amian early in the second half. But Breel Embolo after 52 minutes and Mohammed Salisu seven minutes later levelled.

Under-fire Nantes manager Antoine Kombouare will need a result when they welcome Monaco to the Stade de la Beaujoire in Ligue 1 on Friday night. With their 12-year stay in the top flight under threat, a visit from one of the strongest travelling sides in Ligue 1 this weekend is not the ideal scenario for Nantes.

Deschamps to face an AJ Auxerre side that have lost only once at home in Ligue 1. Questions were asked but answers

Lyon missed an opportunity to draw level on points with third-placed Monaco in Ligue 1 on Saturday with a 2-1 loss at Brest. Ajorque doubled the hosts' advantage in the 25th minute with his fifth Ligue 1 goal of the campaign.

Nantes have lifted themselves out of the Ligue 1 relegation zone after a 2-2 draw against high-flying visitors Monaco at home.

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PARIS (AP) - Results from French football: Lille vs. Nice, 3:05 p.m. Lens vs. PSG, 11 a.m. Rennes vs. Brest, 1 p.m. Lyon vs. Toulouse, 3:05 p.m. Saint-Etienne vs. Nantes, 9 a.m. Reims vs. Le Havre, 11:15 a.m. Angers vs. Auxerre, 11:15 a.m.

Monaco was third, two points behind Marseille, and nine behind leader Paris Saint-Germain. Auxerre and Lille shared the points in a drab 0-0 draw. In a match of few chances, the two main talking ...

Monaco missed the chance to move level on points with second-placed Marseille in Ligue 1 as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Nantes on Friday despite a second-half comeback.Adi Hutter's side remain in third place,

Since November 30, Asensio’s role at the club has diminished significantly. The former Real Madrid star lost his starting position and has barely featured as a substitute. His only appearance since then was on December 6, when he played just 11 minutes against AJ Auxerre.

He’s arrived to strengthen the attack of the Rouge et Blanc. Welcomed this Saturday at the Performance Center, before signing with the Club until 2029, Mika Biereth is an old-school number 9 So before his big debut with AS Monaco in this marathon month of January, here is what you need to know about our new number 14 . 🧐