Falcao’s 78th-minute winner ensured an otherwise frustrating night ended on a record-breaking note as Monaco surpassed the 14 consecutive triumphs accumulated by Bordeaux in 2009.

Monaco 50/1 to win the Champions League

Playing without Kylian Mbappe, Falcao’s effort sealed a third straight win to start Monaco’s title defence.

The Colombian has now scored seven goals in the past five Ligue 1 matches, including four to open the new campaign.