Monaco claimed a narrow victory over Clermont in their Ligue 1 match on Saturday evening, securing all three points for the defending champions.

The game was a closely contested affair, with both sides creating numerous chances throughout the ninety minutes. However, it was Monaco who came out on top, thanks to a strong defensive display and some clinical finishing from their forwards.

The hosts took the lead early on through a penalty kick from Anthony Martial, but they were soon pegged back by a goal from Florian Thauvin. However, Monaco quickly regained control of the match and went ahead again through a well-taken goal from Bernardo Silva.

Clermont put up a brave fight, but they could not find a way past the Monaco defense, which remained resolute and solid throughout the match. The visitors had several opportunities to score, but they failed to convert them into goals.

In the end, Monaco secured a narrow victory that puts them firmly at the top of the table, just one point ahead of Paris Saint-Germain. They will be looking to continue their winning form when they take on Strasbourg next week.

Overall, this was a solid performance from Monaco, who demonstrated their ability to defend well and create scoring opportunities against a tough opposition. They will need to maintain this level of performance if they want to win the title this season.