Monaco grab advantage with victory at Villarreal
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
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Villarreal 1-2 Monaco
Leonardo Jardim's visitors prevailed in their play-off opener courtesy of goals from Fabinho and Bernardo Silva.
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- Monaco score in each half to upset Villarreal and take step towards group stage
- Fabinho converts third-minute penalty after foul on Thomas Lemar
- Pato profits from defensive mayhem to nod equaliser nine minutes before half-time
- Bernardo Silva hits brilliant 72nd-minute clincher, running 30m then beating Sergio Asenjo
- Benjamin Mendy is sent off late on but ten-man Monaco hang on
- Key player: Bernardo Silva (Monaco)
