Monaco has secured their place in the top four after defeating Brest 2-1 at home on Sunday afternoon. The victory was a well-deserved one for the Ligue 1 side, who have been in fine form recently.

The match was a closely contested affair from start to finish, with both teams creating chances throughout the ninety minutes. However, it was Monaco who came out on top, thanks to two impressive goals from their forwards.

First up, it was French international striker Dimitri Payet who opened the scoring in the 28th minute. The 30-year-old forward had been in excellent form this season and his goal proved to be the decisive moment in the game.

Payet's goal was followed by a stunning strike from Monaco defender Benjamin Mendy in the 64th minute. The full-back whipped in a perfect cross that found Payet unmarked at the back post, allowing him to nod the ball into the net.

Despite being down to ten men for much of the second half, Monaco continued to push for an equaliser. However, they were unable to find the breakthrough, leaving them with all three points.

Monaco now sit just one point behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain in third place, but they will be buoyed by the performance of their players. They have now won five of their last six league games and will be looking to continue their winning run against the rest of the top six sides.

Overall, it was a dominant display from Monaco as they secured their place in the top four with a hard-fought win over Brest. The victory is a testament to the quality of their squad and the work put in by their coaching staff. Now, they will look to maintain their form and continue their quest for a UEFA Champions League spot this season.