Monaco United continue their remarkable season by securing a place in the Marenco Cup final following a convincing 4–0 victory this Sunday away at AS Cannes, a regional division side. Already qualified for the Mediterranean Cup final and crowned district champions a few weeks ago, Monaco United remain firmly on track, with a third objective now within reach.
Marenco Cup: the District 06 Cup. While some regional-level clubs such as Cannes are allowed to participate, the Marenco Cup primarily involves District 06 teams, where Monaco United are among the favorites. The Mediterranean Cup is a much broader competition, featuring teams up to the D3 level and clubs from multiple departments—not just the 06. Reaching the final is a genuine achievement.
This semi-final marked an important step against a Cannes side playing one level higher and determined to challenge Monaco’s momentum. Despite several absences among regular starters, the team led by Marco Simone approached the match with confidence and composure. Over recent weeks, the squad has developed strong cohesion and effective automatisms, allowing them to compensate for missing players without compromising their playing identity.
Facing a determined Cannes side, Monaco United quickly imposed their control. From the outset, the visitors dominated possession and created several promising sequences, but struggled to break through a compact defense and an in-form goalkeeper. Despite multiple clear chances, a lack of efficiency prevented them from opening the scoring before halftime, with both teams going into the break level at (0–0).
Dominant in both play and possession, Monaco United needed patience to unlock the Cannes defense. Marco Simone’s halftime message was clear: stay composed and continue to exploit spaces intelligently. The instruction paid off immediately after the restart, as captain Rachel Robert opened the scoring following a perfectly constructed team move.
That first goal lifted Monaco United, who then increased their dominance with greater efficiency. Sarah Magnier stood out with a brace, giving her side a comfortable lead. Late in the game, Rachel Robert completed her own brace to seal the emphatic 4–0 victory.
With this convincing win, Monaco United secure their place in the Marenco Cup final, where they will face Villeneuve-Loubet. Another opportunity for this confident squad to confirm what is already an exceptional season.
A Crucial Schedule to Conclude an Already Historic Season
Monaco United now approach a particularly intense and decisive end to the season, with several major fixtures ahead. The first key date is the prestigious Mediterranean Cup final, scheduled for Saturday, May 16 at 6:00 PM in Cagnes-sur-Mer. A high-profile clash against Olympique de Marseille’s reserve team—one of the benchmarks of French football—promises a top-level encounter.
Monaco United’s journey in this competition has already been outstanding. The Principality club, competing at district level this season, has achieved a historic feat by becoming the first team at this level to reach the Mediterranean Cup final. This accomplishment is even more impressive considering they eliminated teams playing up to two divisions higher.
Against Marseille’s reserve side, another major challenge awaits Marco Simone’s players. They will once again need to produce an exceptional performance to lift this highly coveted trophy.
Before that, Monaco United will benefit from a two-week break from official competition—a valuable period to fine-tune their play and strengthen team cohesion in preparation for this major fixture.
Following that, the team will face another key objective: the promotion playoffs to regional level. Scheduled as home-and-away matches on May 24 and May 31, these playoffs will give Monaco United the chance to confirm their district championship title by earning promotion. While their opponent is still unknown, the objective is clear: take this next step and continue the club’s progression toward higher levels.
Finally, this series of crucial fixtures will conclude with the Marenco Cup final, with the date yet to be confirmed—one last opportunity to crown an already exceptional season.
