Monaco forward Takumi Minamino netted a double as they overpowered visitors Red Star Belgrade 5-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday to advance to seven points from their first three matches of this season’s competition.

Monaco midfielder Takumi Minamino scored twice as his side continued their bright start to this season 39;s Champions League league phase with a big victory over winless Red Star Belgrade .

French giants AS Monaco gear up to host Red Star Belgrade with the hope of continuing their fine run of form in Champions League.

Two of Ligue 1’s top scorers go head-to-head when Folarin Balogun’s AS Monaco hosts Jonathan David’s Lille OSC on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Stade Louis II starting at 2:45 PM

After dominating the early possession, Monaco took the lead in the 21st minute through Takumi Minamino. Wilfried Singo played a ball forward and the Japanese attacker was left unmarked to pick up the ball and slot home. Red Star’s offside line failed massively, it must be added.

In their opening two games in the UEFA Champions League, Monaco started with a brilliant and surprising 2-1 defeat of Barcelona in the principality last month before then being pegged back in the Croatian capital a few weeks ago, trailing by two goals to nil in that match before fighting back.

Monaco are aiming to continue their impressive start to the 2024/25 season when they receive a visit from Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League this Tuesday. Adi Hutter's side are still unbeaten