Monaco Substitutes Save Team as Frédéric Scores in Ligue 1 Round 25

In a thrilling match that saw Monaco score twice to win 4-0 against Strasbourg, the team's substitutes made a significant impact on the game. With just over half an hour left in the match, Monaco had taken a two-goal lead thanks to goals from Rony Lopes and Benjamin Mendy. However, Strasbourg fought back with two late goals from Frédéric.

As the game went into extra time, it looked like Monaco were going to lose their grip on the match when they conceded a goal in the final minutes. But substitute goalkeeper Hugo Lloris came up with a stunning save to deny Strasbourg a chance to level the scores. Moments later, substitute midfielder Jonathan Ikoné scored his first professional goal for Monaco to put them back in front.

Then, in stoppage time, substitute forward Moussa Dembélé scored his first goal for Monaco since joining from Borussia Dortmund. The goal proved to be the winner as Monaco held on to claim all three points and move top of the Ligue 1 table. It was a remarkable comeback by Monaco's substitutes who played a vital role in the victory.

The substitution strategy used by Monaco is not new but has become increasingly important in recent years. Monaco have been known to use substitutes to provide fresh legs and ideas during matches. This approach can help teams cope with injuries or fatigue and give them a competitive edge.

With this performance, Monaco showed why they are one of the best teams in France. They demonstrated that even when faced with adversity, they have the ability to fight back and come out victorious. It will be interesting to see how Monaco continue to use their substitutes to their advantage in future matches.