Monaco secured a vital win against Strasbourg on Saturday evening in Ligue 1, thanks to a stunning penalty from Edinson Cavani. The match was played at the Stade Louis-II stadium in Ajaccio and saw both teams go head-to-head for the first time since the end of November.

The game started off with Monaco taking control of the midfield, but Strasbourg managed to hold them back for most of the half. However, it wasn't until the second half that Monaco found their feet and began to dominate possession. In the 77th minute, Cavani received a free-kick just outside the box and fired home a fierce shot into the bottom corner of the net to give Monaco the lead.

Strasbourg were unable to respond and the final whistle blew as Monaco celebrated their hard-fought victory. It was a much-needed win for Monaco who had lost two consecutive games before this one, which saw them drop down to third place in the table.

With this result, Monaco now has 45 points from 28 matches, which is four more than fourth-placed PSG. They have also kept a clean sheet in all five of their last six league matches, something they will be hoping to continue if they want to maintain their top-three position.

Despite the win, there were some concerns about Monaco's defensive performance during the match. They conceded two goals in the first half, which led to Strasbourg scoring twice in the second period. However, Monaco's ability to score late on ensured that they left the pitch with all three points.

Overall, Monaco's win against Strasbourg was a crucial one for them. It consolidates their position in the table and gives them confidence going forward. With their upcoming fixtures coming up against weaker opponents, Monaco will need to maintain their form and continue to fight for every point in order to secure a top-three finish.