Mahamadou Sangare scored a hat-trick for City, with a goal from an own mistake by Melvin Gomes and a goal from Ryan McAidoo also contributing to the visitors' score.

Coach Ben Wilkinson expressed satisfaction with his team's performance, noting that they started strongly and maintained a positive attitude throughout the game.

However, Wilkinson acknowledged that Monaco's technical abilities and counterattacks posed challenges for City, resulting in some disappointing goals conceded.

Wilkinson highlighted the importance of learning from these moments and improving the team's defensive tactics to achieve success in future games, particularly in Europe where winning away from home can be difficult.

He also recognized the quality of Monaco's academy and the talented players they have produced, making them a formidable opponent.

Despite some areas for improvement, Wilkinson was optimistic about the team's potential and encouraged them to continue working on their skills.