Monaco secured their first Ligue 1 victory of the season with a thrilling 2-1 win over Montpellier on Saturday afternoon. The game was played at the Stade Louis-II, and it was a closely contested affair from start to finish.

The match began with both teams looking to take control early, but Monaco were able to establish themselves as the dominant side in the opening stages. They created several chances throughout the first half, but they were unable to convert them into goals.

However, things changed in the second half when Monaco midfielder Khéphren Thuram Disasi scored the decisive goal for his team. The Frenchman made a brilliant run down the right flank before firing a shot past the Montpellier goalkeeper to give his team the lead.

Despite the loss of momentum, Montpellier fought back and created several chances in the closing stages of the game. However, Monaco's defense held firm, and they were able to hold out for the win.

Monaco coach Lucien Favre praised his players' performance after the match, saying that they showed great character and determination to come back from behind against a strong opponent. "We had some difficult moments during the game, but we managed to find a way to get the three points," he said.

For Montpellier, it was a disappointing result for their fans who had been hoping for a victory. Manager Bruno Genesio acknowledged that his team had let themselves down and said that they will need to improve if they want to compete for honours this season.

Overall, it was a hard-fought match between two strong sides, and it was a testament to the quality of football being played in Ligue 1. Monaco will now look to build on their win and continue their search for a place in the top four of the table.