Ansu Fati, currently on loan from Barcelona, has made a triumphant return to form with Monaco, scoring in their recent match against Lorient, despite the team suffering a 3-1 defeat in Ligue 1. This marked Fati’s first appearance since late November due to a hamstring injury, and the goal was a much-needed confidence boost for the young forward, who now has six goals in 11 top-flight appearances for the French club.
Monaco’s next challenge lies in the Champions League, where they will face the formidable Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday. This match comes at an intriguing time for Madrid, who are grappling with changes in their management. Following a disappointing loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup and a subsequent defeat in the Copa del Rey to Albacete, newly appointed manager Alvaro Arbeloa is under pressure to quickly turn the tide.
For Fati, the situation at Monaco has been mixed. After a promising start, he has found game time hard to come by, and there are indications that the club may opt not to retain him beyond the loan period. Nonetheless, his recent performance could prove pivotal as Monaco looks to secure a crucial result against one of Europe’s elite clubs, potentially revitalizing both Fati’s and the club’s season.