Monaco's crash in Bruges saw a missed penalty and a subsequent stop, all due to Akliouche's actions.

Neo-international failed to convert a penalty at the beginning of the game, even though Monaco hadn't previously been defeated by Bruges (score of 1-4). Initially, Mika Biereth was intent on taking the spot kick.

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2025 September 25 . 1:20 PM

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Akliouche misses a penalty and halts play following Monaco's crash in Bruges

Monaco's crash in Bruges saw a missed penalty and a subsequent stop, all due to Akliouche's actions.

Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche Faces Penalty Miss in Recent Match

In a recent match, Maghnes Akliouche, Monaco's most consistent player for the past year and a half, faced a setback as his penalty kick was saved by the opposing goalkeeper. The penalty was awarded to Monaco in the 10th minute following a foul committed by Simon Mignolet on Mika Biereth.

Adi Hütter, Monaco's coach, expressed his confidence in Akliouche, expecting him to score given his past performances. However, the penalty shot was too weak, and the Belgian goalkeeper easily saved it.

Despite the miss, Akliouche did not let it deter him. He attempted to make up for the missed penalty by being very active and taking several shots. Thiago Scuro, Monaco's director, commended Akliouche's resilience, stating that he is one of their best players.

Scuro also noted that it was natural for Akliouche to take on the responsibility of taking penalties. The coach, Hütter, added that the decision to take the penalty was made by the players on the pitch. Akliouche made a slight change in his run before taking the penalty, but some found his shots during the game seemed forced.

Two weeks ago, Akliouche's coach mentioned that he now has a 'target on his back'. This could be attributed to his consistent performances and the increased pressure he faces as the team's key player.

Thiago Scuro also highlighted Akliouche's growth since last year, specifically referencing his first goal in the Champions League against FC Barcelona. This goal was a testament to Akliouche's improvement and his ability to rise to the occasion in high-pressure situations.

Despite the missed penalty, Akliouche's commitment and determination were evident throughout the match. He had not scored a goal since December before the mentioned penalty, but his efforts did not go unnoticed. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how Akliouche continues to perform under the spotlight.