Monaco created its first opportunity of the game from nothing. Mohamed Camara tried his luck from a distance, hitting the bar flush as former Monegasque Vito Mannone was outmatched. A few minutes later, Terem Moffi was slid through on goal for Lorient, and they came close. Alexander Nübel's commanding presence, who made himself huge and caused the halt, was too much for him to overcome.
When Breel Embolo neatly intercepted a backpass and Mannone wiped him out, the Principality side appeared to have gained a penalty. The foul was confirmed, but the taking of the penalty was thwarted by an offside in the buildup. However, Embolo would have his chance in the second half and he seized it with style. Camara sent the ball to him in the area, and he showed amazing power and technique to create space and beat Mannone with his finish.