Ligue 1 Preview: Monaco face tricky Reims test

Claudio Ranieri's men stormed to a 3-0 victory over Bastia in their last outing, Radamel Falcao taking his tally for the season to seven with a double against the Corsicans, while Emmanuel Riviere also got his name on the scoresheet.

The newly-promoted club have quickly adapted to life in Ligue 1 - their sternest test coming in a 1-1 draw with champions PSG last Sunday - but they will have to be at their best if they are to overcome a Reims team that is notoriously difficult to beat at the Stade Auguste Delaune.

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