PARIS, March 31 — Monaco flew out of the traps at Metz yesterday, scoring three goals in the opening quarter-hour as they moved up to second in Ligue 1 with a 5-2 victory.

Adi Huetter’s side brushed aside their lowly hosts courtesy of three goals in quick succession from Takumi Minamino, Maghnes Akliouche and Vanderson before Folarin Balogun added a second-half brace either side of Pape Amadou Diallo and Ibou Sane strikes for Metz.