Galatasaray lose friendly to Monza in preseason

Galatasaray suffered a 2-0 defeat against Italian side Monza in their second preseason friendly in Austria. The Turkish champions, who had beaten Ümraniyespor 5-1 in their first warm-up match, struggled to find their rhythm against Monza at the Raiffeisen Arena.

Goals from Carboni in the 23rd minute and Cutrone in the 49th minute sealed the victory for Monza. Galatasaray, who dominated possession with 56%, created 12 chances but failed to convert any into goals. Monza, on the other hand, made the most of their 9 opportunities, scoring twice.

Match summary

Galatasaray started the match poorly, conceding the opening goal to Carboni in the 23rd minute. The second half saw Cutrone double Monza's lead in the 49th minute. Despite their efforts, Galatasaray couldn't find a way back into the game.

The Turkish side had 56% possession and created 12 chances but couldn't find the back of the net. Monza, meanwhile, scored twice from their 9 attempts on goal.

Galatasaray's preseason schedule

Galatasaray will continue their preseason preparations with the following matches:

  • July 27, Monday (9:00 PM TRT): Galatasaray vs. Venezia FC
  • August 8, Saturday (9:00 PM TRT): Galatasaray vs. Villarreal CF

Galatasaray, who finished the 2025-26 Süper Lig season as champions with 77 points (24 wins, 5 draws, 5 losses), are looking to improve their performance in the upcoming matches. The team is currently without Gabriel Sara due to injury and is taking precautions to avoid further setbacks during the preseason.