Mohammed Salisu made a remarkable Champions League debut as AS Monaco returned to the competition for the first time since the 2018/19 season, securing a crucial 2-1 victory over Barcelona, who were reduced to 10 men early in the match.
After overcoming his own injuries and playing a key role in Monaco’s Champions League qualification, the 25-year-old defender continued his impressive form with a solid performance against the five-time champions.
Despite it being his debut, Salisu excelled against Barcelona’s formidable attack, which has been causing problems for opponents in their domestic league.
He emerged as the standout defender, leading in key statistics by winning the most duels (7) and completing a game-high eight long passes.
Additionally, Salisu recorded the highest number of clearances (4) and interceptions (2) during the match.
Monaco’s narrow victory over Barcelona moved them up to 12th place in the league standings.
Now, Mohammed Salisu and his teammates will aim to maintain their momentum as they prepare to face Croatian giants Dinamo Zagreb, who are looking to bounce back after a heavy 9-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in their opener.
