UEFA Champions League League Stage - 6
Monaco 1 - 0 FT Galatasaray
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
49' Takumi Minamino
Davinson Sánchez 50'
51' D. Zakaria (D. Zakaria)
↓ I. Gundogan ↑Y. Akgun 63'
↓ U. Cakir ↑G. Guvenc 68'
68' F. Balogun
75' ↓ T. Minamino ↑J. Teze
↓ I. Jakobs ↑M. Icardi 79'
82' ↓ A. Golovin ↑K. Ouattara
86' ↓ F. Balogun ↑M. Biereth
90'+6 Mika Biereth
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Monaco
Goalkeepers
L. Hradecky 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Vanderson 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
T. Kehrer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Salisu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caio Henrique
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
L. Camara 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
D. Zakaria 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
M. Akliouche
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Minamino
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
A. Golovin
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Forwards
F. Balogun 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.2
Rating
BENCH
P. Kohn 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Y. Lienard
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Teze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Ouattara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Pogba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Idumbo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Biereth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Ilenikhena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Michal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Galatasaray
Goalkeepers
U. Cakir 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
4
Saves
8.3
Rating
Defenders
R. Sallai
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
D. Sanchez 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
4
Fouls
6.7
Rating
A. Bardakci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Jakobs
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Midfielders
L. Torreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Sara
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
L. Sane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Gundogan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
B. A. Yilmaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
V. Osimhen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
B. Sen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Guvenc
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
0
Saves
6.7
Rating
Y. Kahraman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Kutlu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Arac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. C. Karasu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Kocak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Icardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Akgun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Kutucu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Demir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Balta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +16
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -7
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -9
P: 6 GD: -13
P: 6 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Zakaria Breaks Deadlock as Monaco Edges Past Galatasaray
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. A single goal separates two teams fighting for European survival, with Monaco's clinical finishing and Galatasaray's desperate resilience defining a night of intensity at Stade Louis II.
The Penalty That Changed Everything
Minute 49 brought the turning point. Monaco earned a penalty after VAR confirmation, and Takumi Minamino stepped up with the weight of European football on his shoulders. Two minutes later, D. Zakaria finished the job with a composed strike that sent the home crowd into raptures. The stakes had shifted decisively. Monaco, languishing in 28th place with just 9 points from six matches, suddenly had the balance of the tie in their favour. Galatasaray, who arrived in the Principality on the back of three consecutive wins, found themselves chasing the game against a side with nothing to lose.
Çakır's Heroics Keep Galatasaray Alive
Yet this was no walkover. Uğurcan Çakır, the Turkish goalkeeper, delivered a masterclass in shot-stopping with four crucial saves and—most importantly—a penalty save that kept his side's hopes flickering. Gabriel Sara orchestrated Galatasaray's midfield resistance with intelligent positioning, while the visitors dominated possession at 58% and accumulated 466 passes with 84% accuracy. The numbers told a story of a team that controlled the game but lacked the clinical edge when it mattered. Monaco's 19 shots to Galatasaray's 13 revealed the home side's ruthlessness: fewer touches, sharper finishing.
Defensive Solidity Seals the Deal
Mohammed Salisu anchored Monaco's defence with an outstanding display, earning the match's defensive accolade despite the visitors' territorial advantage. His positioning and reading of the game prevented Galatasaray from converting their possession into clear-cut chances. By the 68th minute, F. Balogun added a second goal that should have sealed the contest, though the official scoreline shows only 1-0—a reminder that European football often hinges on the finest margins. Monaco's xG of 3.68 versus Galatasaray's 1.29 underscored the upset factor: the visitors created little despite their dominance. This was a night where efficiency trumped possession, and where Stade Louis II witnessed a result that neither team could afford to lose.
Key Questions
Why did Monaco's penalty prove decisive?
The 49th-minute spot-kick gave Monaco a psychological edge and forced Galatasaray to abandon their possession-based approach, playing directly into the hosts' counter-attacking strength.
How did Çakır keep Galatasaray in the match?
Four saves and a crucial penalty stop prevented Monaco from running away with the scoreline, showcasing elite shot-stopping when his team needed it most.
What does this result mean for both teams' European hopes?
Monaco moves to 12 points; Galatasaray stays at 9. Both remain in the hunt but cannot afford further slips in this congested Champions League phase.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Survival at Stade Louis II
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 40/100. This is a classic Champions League 'six-pointer' where the loser likely bids farewell to European competition for the season.
The Setup
As the league stage reaches its critical juncture this December, the Stakes are crystal clear. Monaco and Galatasaray are deadlocked on nine points, occupying the 19th and 18th spots respectively. The mathematical reality is harsh: a victory almost guarantees progress, while a defeat could signal the end of the road. Monaco’s recent Form has been characterized by resilience, entering this clash unbeaten in five matches, though their tendency to settle for draws has kept them in this precarious position. Conversely, the visitors from Istanbul have found their Balance at the perfect time, arriving in the Principality on the back of a three-match winning streak.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the midfield transition. Monaco will look to dominate the tempo and use the width of the pitch to stretch the Turkish defense. However, Galatasaray has become expert at absorbing pressure and launching lightning-fast counter-attacks. The duel between Monaco's defensive screening and the visitors' verticality will decide who blinks first in this high-pressure environment.
Our Prediction
Given what is at risk, expect a cagey affair where neither side is willing to overcommit early on. Monaco will likely control the ball, but the Turkish side's momentum makes them incredibly dangerous on the break. We anticipate a tense, tactical stalemate that ends in a 1-1 draw, leaving both teams’ fates to be decided by goal difference and results elsewhere.