Sidibé gets a red in 43 seconds as Giroud stands out in Ligue 1
L’Équipe spotlights 10 stats from matchday two: Monaco top alone with six points and Olivier Giroud’s reliability.
Matchday two in Ligue 1 delivered standout numbers and, above all, a clear message at the top: AS Monaco are alone in first place after six points from two games. As L’Équipe reports, the side won both of their opening matches, including a big one on Sunday night against OM (2-0).
Monaco, alone at the summit
The statistics roundup highlights that it’s the first time since Grenoble in 2008 that a single team reaches six points after two league rounds. There’s also a bright note in front of goal: Paris Brunner registered his first double for the ASM.
The other numbers that matter
The most striking moment came fast and tough for one player: Djibril Sidibé was sent off just 43 seconds after coming on. The piece also points to the longevity of key names, naming Olivier Giroud among the “unbreakable” performers, and Axel Witsel, with the detail that he started in Ligue 1 for the first time in France.
Overall, according to L’Équipe, the weekend combined surprise, entertainment and early signals. Troyes also pops up for taking a win in Ligue 1, while the rest of the league provided more clues about who can keep up from early on.
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