Tottenham escaped the Stade Louis II with a fortunate point after a 0-0 draw against Monaco in a Champions League.
What unfolded on the night was a tightly-contested affair where Monaco’s attacking threat repeatedly met its match in the form of Guglielmo Vicario’s heroics.
The home side began brightly, pressing Spurs high and creating the game’s first real opportunity when Folarin Balogun forced Vicario into an early save.
Moments later, Ansu Fati found himself through on goal but chose to square the ball rather than shoot, allowing Tottenham’s defence to clear their lines.
Spurs struggled to find rhythm in the opening exchanges, with Lucas Bergvall and Richarlison isolated up front. Monaco, meanwhile, looked sharper and nearly broke the deadlock on 29 minutes when a slick one-two between Balogun and Akliouche released the American striker, only for Vicario to race off his line and make a decisive stop.
The Italian goalkeeper was called into action again eight minutes later, diving low to deny Balogun’s curling strike that seemed destined for the bottom corner. Monaco’s pressure continued, and Akliouche’s trickery inside the box early in the second half again forced Vicario into a smart near-post save.
Tottenham offered little going forward, registering only a handful of half-chances. Their best opportunity came through Micky van de Ven, whose header from a Wilson Odobert cross flew narrowly over the bar. Beyond that, Thomas Frank’s side appeared content to absorb pressure and counter sporadically.
As the game wore on, Monaco ramped up their assault. Takumi Minamino, introduced on 70 minutes, missed three golden chances in the space of five minutes – first firing wide, then dragging a shot past the post, before blazing a third over from close range.
Vicario’s performance reached its peak with 14 minutes remaining when he produced a remarkable reflex save to deny Teze’s close-range header.
The stop ensured Spurs remained level despite facing a barrage of 20 shots – their most in a Champions League fixture since 2019.
Late substitutions from both sides did little to alter the rhythm of the match. Spurs pushed forward in stoppage time with renewed urgency, but Monaco’s backline held firm.
After six added minutes, the referee’s whistle confirmed a stalemate that will feel like a missed opportunity for the hosts.
For Tottenham, the result owed everything to Vicario’s brilliance and defensive resilience. For Monaco, it was a night of frustration – their dominance and creativity undone by wasteful finishing and an inspired opponent between the posts.
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