PARIS (AP) — Perhaps with one eye on the Champions League, league leader Monaco dropped points in the French title race after drawing 1-1 away to struggling Bastia on Friday.
Monaco needed a second-half header from Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, after Guinean forward Sadio Diallo gave the home side the lead with a first-half goal validated by goal line technology.
Although the draw moved Monaco four points clear, defending champion Paris Saint-Germain can trim the lead to one by beating Toulouse at home on Sunday.
Monaco, which travels to play Manchester City in the first leg of their round of 16 match on Tuesday, started slowly against Bastia.