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Monaco wins against Gornik Zabrze in Conference League playoffs

AS Monaco secured its first win of the season, defeating Gornik Zabrze 3-2 in Poland during the first leg of the Conference League playoffs.

20 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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AS Monaco started its 2023-2024 season with a victory against Gornik Zabrze in the first leg of the Conference League playoffs, winning 3-2 in Poland. The match took place on Thursday evening, with a kickoff at 8 PM. This encounter was approached with caution by the team members, as player Filipe Luis highlighted in a press conference prior to the match.

Monaco had to deal with the absence of several key players, including Matthis Abline, Ansu Fati, and Folarin Balogun. Coach Filipe Luis selected a squad of 23 players to face Gornik Zabrze despite these notable absences.

The ASM players managed to take the lead in the match, scoring three goals against two from their opponents. This victory gives Monaco a favorable advantage for qualification ahead of the return leg at the Stade Louis II.

The match was closely followed, with analyses, particularly on RMC Sport, reflecting on the highlights of the encounter and the performance of AS Monaco. A commentary replay of the match is also available for fans wishing to revisit the best moments of the game.

The next return match will take place at the Stade Louis II, where Monaco will strive to confirm its lead and qualify for the next stage of the competition.

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