AS Monaco

Monaco line up primarily in a 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1, prioritizing quick transitions and technical interplay. Adi Hütter’s philosophy centers on fluid movement, rapid counterattacks, and verticality, with an average possession near 55%. The creative axis often features Aleksandr Golovin and Takumi Minamino, combining for incisive one-twos and exploiting space between the lines.

• Devastating speed on the break
• Technical midfield combinations
• Set-piece threat

Defensively, Monaco remain vulnerable and can be exposed by targeted pressing and wide overloads. They conceded more than any other top-five side last season, especially when full-backs advanced or under sustained pressure. OM should focus on disrupting Monaco’s double pivot to break their rhythm, then exploit the space left behind their attacking full-backs. Quick switches of play and aggressive pressing can force errors, while vigilance at set-pieces is essential given Monaco’s proficiency in dead-ball situations.