The French targeted Gunay 'He became a laughing stock'

In the sixth week of the UEFA Champions League, Galatasaray visited Monaco. In the 51st minute of the match, Uğurcan Çakır saved a penalty kick, preventing a goal. Uğurcan, who suffered an injury, left the game in the 67th minute. Within seconds, Monaco took the lead with a goal scored by Balogun.

The match ended with Monaco winning 1-0, while Galatasaray suffered their second consecutive defeat in Europe. The Yellow-Reds dropped to 17th place with 9 points. The Lions will host Atlético Madrid in their next Champions League match. Our representative's surprise defeat made headlines in the European press, particularly the French media. The headlines read as follows:

Ouest France: AS Monaco secured a valuable victory against Galatasaray in the play-off match.
AS Monaco secured a valuable 1-0 victory against Galatasaray on Tuesday 9 December, putting them on course for the Champions League play-offs. Although Balogun failed to capitalise on several chances for Monaco, he finally found the net from a corner kick scramble. Monaco temporarily returned to the top 20, level on points with their rivals. Monaco dominated the Turkish side throughout the second half to earn a deserved victory. What was the turning point of the night? The injury to Galatasaray goalkeeper Çakır. Having had an excellent night, Çakır had previously saved shots from Akliouche and even denied Zakaria's penalty. Then, Günay, who replaced him, conceded the only goal of the night just seconds after entering the game. The goal came from a scramble during a corner kick by Folarin Balogun. Balogun broke his duck at Monaco, despite failing to capitalise on several chances earlier in the match.

Foot Mercato: AS Monaco beat Galatasaray, Liverpool beat Inter away
Our eyes were first on Stade Louis II, where AS Monaco hosted Galatasaray. Monaco, currently in 23rd place with just six points and a disappointing season so far, needed a win to keep alive the hope of a miracle that could lift them into the top eight. Monaco, far from impressive, remained under pressure from the Turkish side until half-time. Balogun finally made no mistake on his third attempt and showed his goalscoring instincts. Following a scramble after a corner, he sent the ball into the net from close range. After this goal, Monaco played very well against a rather tense and disorganised Galatasaray side.

One Football: Monaco maintained its lead by leaving Galatasaray behind
In a fiercely contested UEFA Champions League match, Monaco defeated Galatasaray 1-0 at Stade Louis-II to claim the title. In the sixth round of the league, Monaco secured crucial points while continuing their success from the 2025/26 season. Despite having less possession, Monaco proved more effective in front of goal.

Le Figaro: Minamino and Akliouche shone, the Turks dominated the game but were ineffective in the final moments.
Monaco's victory was undoubtedly the result of an impressive team effort that lasted until the very end, but two players stood out: Akliouche and Minamino. If there was one player who stood out for Galatasaray tonight, it was Leroy Sane. The German forward was the only real threat.

L'Equipe: Monaco dominates Galatasaray, raising hopes for the next round
Monaco largely dominated the game, creating countless opportunities. However, they came up against an outstanding Uğurcan Çakır. Çakır was injured in the 67th minute and had to leave the pitch, with Günay Güvenç coming on as his replacement. The substitute goalkeeper, who was mocked by Monaco's manager Sebastien Pocognoli as he entered the pitch, made a costly mistake just seconds later from Camara's corner. Thus, the Galatasaray goalkeeper's exit from the game changed everything and delighted the Monaco fans.