10.12.2025 11:20
After Galatasaray lost 1-0 to Monaco in the Champions League, the French press directed harsh criticism towards the yellow-red team. The criticism particularly focused on Uğurcan Çakır's injury and the goal conceded by Günay Güvenç. Le Parisien noted that Uğurcan's injury changed the fate of Galatasaray, while L'Equipe described Günay as a "subject of ridicule." Galatasaray's offensive performance was also criticized by the French media.
After Monaco defeated Galatasaray 1-0 in the Champions League match, the French press used harsh expressions, especially regarding Uğurcan Çakır's injury and the goal conceded by Günay Güvenç. Some media outlets' remarks about Galatasaray players drew reactions.
LE PARISIEN: UĞURCAN'S INJURY PROVED COSTLY
Le Parisien emphasized that the moment that changed Galatasaray's fate was Uğurcan Çakır's injury. The report stated, "Monaco secured a crucial victory with Balogun's goal. The injury of Galatasaray goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır proved costly for the Turkish team."
OUEST-FRANCE: THE TURNING POINT OF THE NIGHT WAS ÇAKIR'S INJURY
Ouest-France praised Uğurcan for both his penalty save and reflexes, while stating that the injury completely took Galatasaray out of the game. "Günay conceded the only goal of the night just a few seconds after coming on," the report noted, which particularly drew significant backlash in Turkey.
LE FIGARO: THE ONLY THREAT FOR GALATASARAY WAS SANE
Le Figaro criticized Galatasaray's attacking productivity, stating, "Akliouche and Minamino were the stars of the match. If there was only one standout player for Galatasaray, it was Leroy Sane. He was the only one who posed a threat for the team."
This comment drew the ire of the yellow-red fans, while it was observed that the French press belittled Galatasaray's offensive performance.
L'EQUIPE: THE SUBSTITUTE GOALKEEPER BECAME A SUBJECT OF RIDICULE
France's most prestigious sports newspaper, L'Equipe, used harsh words for Günay Güvenç. The report stated, "Uğurcan was excellent but had to leave due to injury. The substitute Günay became the subject of ridicule for coach Pocognoli as he entered the field and made a mistake just a few seconds later, conceding a goal." This statement caused significant discomfort in the Turkish football community.
RMC SPORT: MONACO MAINTAINS ITS HOPE
RMC Sport took a more moderate approach, stating, "Monaco managed to defeat Galatasaray 1-0, albeit with difficulty, and maintains its hope of advancing to the next round."