PARIS (AP) — Monaco won 2-0 at rival Brest to move up to second place in the French league behind Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday.
Defending champion PSG hosted Lyon later as it chases a record-extending 12th league title.
Monaco is mathematically still in contention. Surprise front-runner Brest dropped to third and sits two points behind Monaco, which has played one game less.
The match ball was delivered in an unusual away — by helicopter with a man hoisted down to the center circle with the ball in a bag.
Switzerland midfielder Denis Zakaria put Monaco ahead in the 40th minute, picking up a loose ball on the left of the penalty area and curling a fine shot into the right corner.
Japan forward Takumi Minamino made it 2-0 just after the break when he turned in a left-wing cross from Krépin Diatta. The goal was disallowed for offside but given when a review ruled Diatta was onside. Monaco finished with nine players after midfielder Eliesse Ben Seghir and defender Wilfried Singo were sent off in stoppage time as tempers frayed.
Who is Jacob Zuma, the former South African president disqualified from next week's election?
Country's tourism market off to a robust start in 2024
Nine trucks arrive in Russia on trial run of new highway connecting China, Mongolia and Russia
Xi Meets Mauritanian President
Justin Timberlake set to bring his The Forget Tomorrow World Tour to Australia in 2025
Nine trucks arrive in Russia on trial run of new highway connecting China, Mongolia and Russia
Prehistoric reptile fossil found in China's Three Gorges area
Siblings trying to make US water polo teams for Paris Olympics
Chinese mainland travelers to Hong Kong airport will be exempted from entry permits