This week marked a challenging chapter for French clubs in the UEFA Champions League as PSG, Monaco, and Marseille all faced defeats. These losses were significantly influenced by their goalkeepers’ performances.

The week proved difficult for French teams competing in the Champions League. Collectively, Lucas Chevalier of Paris Saint-Germain, Geronimo Rulli of Olympique de Marseille, and Philipp Köhn of AS Monaco faced a total of 12 shots on target, with a staggering 11 resulting in goals. This statistic shines a harsh light on the performances of Ligue 1’s goalkeepers, especially when contrasted with their counterparts in each match.

Goalkeepers Struggle in Their Duels

Starting with AS Monaco’s heavy defeat at the Bernabéu, where they succumbed 1-6 despite facing only five shots on target, including an own goal by Thilo Kehrer. Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois showcased his talent with five crucial saves. At the Estadio José Alvalade, PSG fell to Sporting CP with a score of 2-1; Lucas Chevalier made two saves, while Rui Silva denied five attempts. Lastly, Geronimo Rulli could only manage one save against Liverpool, who triumphed 3-0 over Marseille, while Alisson made four vital stops.