Real Madrid Overwhelms Monaco at Bernabéu
Real Madrid delivered a resounding 6-1 victory over AS Monaco in their UEFA Champions League Matchday 7 fixture, played on January 20, 2026, at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The Spanish side's dominant performance saw them secure a crucial win in the league phase of the competition.
Match Highlights and Key Performers
The match saw Real Madrid's attacking prowess on full display. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring early, finding the net within five minutes, and later added a second goal. Other goal scorers for Real Madrid included Franco Mastantuono, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham. An own goal by Monaco's Thilo Kehrer further extended Real Madrid's lead. AS Monaco managed to pull one goal back through Jordan Teze.
Monaco's Squad and Pre-Match Outlook
AS Monaco's squad for the encounter included prominent players such as Ansu Fati and Caio Henrique. Ansu Fati, on loan from Barcelona since July 1, 2025, was expected to start for Monaco in the match. He had previously scored for Monaco in a UEFA Champions League match against Club Brugge. Caio Henrique, a Brazilian international, has been with AS Monaco since August 2020, playing as a left-back or left midfielder. Ahead of the game, Monaco coach Sebastien Pocognoli emphasized the team's focus, stating, 'What worries me most is our team and what happens at Real Madrid is not so much of a priority. They are a great club and I think that tomorrow they will do very well. There is no bad or good time to face Real Madrid, because they are a great team.'
Champions League Context
This match was part of the 2025-2026 UEFA Champions League league phase, which commenced on September 16, 2025, and is scheduled to conclude on January 28, 2026. As Matchday 7, the result significantly impacts the standings as teams vie for positions in the knockout phase. Real Madrid's victory places them in a strong position, while AS Monaco will look to their final league phase match against Juventus to secure a spot in the playoffs.
5 Comments
Bella Ciao
Monaco's defense was non-existent. Embarrassing performance.
Muchacho
Monaco stood no chance. Champions League form!
ZmeeLove
Mbappe truly shone, proving his worth with two goals. However, Monaco's coach's pre-match confidence clearly didn't translate to the pitch, which is a concern for their next game.
Habibi
While Madrid's dominance is clear, it does make you question the depth of competition in some Champions League groups. Monaco, despite some talent, just didn't show up.
KittyKat
That's how you make a statement in the Champions League.