A look back at the stunning 2017 Champions League run of AS Monaco, focusing on the journey of their star players and their subsequent careers.
Monaco have a peculiar relationship with the Champions League. Far from being consistent qualifiers, they've carved out a niche for themselves with exhilarating runs through Europe's premier club competition. Their most iconic journey was undoubtedly their run to the semi-finals in 2017. Led by manager Leonardo Jardim, they captivated fans worldwide with their high-octane style of football.
A constellation of previously unknown players ascended to stardom, drawing the attention of the world's most affluent clubs.Though they ultimately fell short of the final, losing to Juventus in the semi-finals, Monaco, who also clinched the Ligue 1 title that season at Paris Saint-Germain's expense, became the talk of the European football scene. Their triumph over Pep Guardiola's Manchester City and Thomas Tuchel's Borussia Dortmund in the knockout stages cemented their status as a formidable force. At the heart of this success was teenage prodigy Kylian Mbappe, who blossomed into a fully-fledged attacking superstar, leaving defenders in his wake with his blistering pace and clinical finishing.He netted six goals in nine Champions League appearances that season before his move to PSG at the campaign's end. Mbappe's departure marked the beginning of a dramatic decline for Les Monegasques. They couldn't replicate their previous success, failing to win any of their subsequent 12 Champions League matches over the next two seasons. Monaco endured a six-year exile from the competition proper before securing their return to the 2024-25 league phase. Now, they stand in a strong position to advance to the knockout rounds, ahead of their penultimate game against Aston Villa on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Mbappe, despite not yet lifting his maiden European Cup, continues to scale new heights, albeit after a shaky start with his new club Real Madrid. While his former Monaco teammates haven't mirrored his level of success, their journey remains a testament to the magic that unfolded in that unforgettable 2017 campaign.
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