# AS Monaco eliminates Górnik Zabrze from Conference League

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/grnik-zabrze-and-as-monaco-conference-league-playoffs
> Updated: 2026-08-27T21:55:03.000Z. Sources: 36. Developments: 4.

Górnik Zabrze has been eliminated from the UEFA Conference League following a 4-1 away defeat against AS Monaco in the second leg of the playoff round. Having lost the first leg 2-3, the Polish side lost the tie with a 2-7 aggregate score, ending their European campaign for the season.

Coach Michal Gašparík noted a significant quality gap, stating that Monaco maintained control throughout the matches and that his players struggled to maintain belief after conceding goals. This exit follows previous eliminations against Fenerbahçe in the Champions League qualifiers and Ferencváros in the Europa League qualifiers.

Club owner Lukas Podolski described the experience as a valuable lesson, acknowledging the difference in level between the two teams. He suggested that while the Monaco matches highlighted defensive vulnerabilities, the club remains focused on long-term growth and returning to European competitions in the future.

In addition to the sporting setback, defender Paweł Bochniewicz suffered an injury during the match. The club now shifts its focus back to the Polish Ekstraklasa league.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Górnik Zabrze eliminated from Conference League by AS Monaco

Górnik Zabrze exited the UEFA Conference League after losing 1-4 to AS Monaco, ending their European campaign with a 3-7 aggregate defeat.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/as-monaco-eliminates-grnik-zabrze-from-conference-league

### 2026-08-23: Górnik Zabrze prepares for AS Monaco rematch

Górnik Zabrze prepares for a decisive away leg against AS Monaco in the Conference League qualifiers after a narrow 2-3 home loss, followed by a domestic clash against GKS Katowice.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grnik-zabrze-prepares-for-as-monaco-rematch

### 2026-08-20: AS Monaco wins 3-2 against Górnik Zabrze in Filipe Luís' coaching debut

Filipe Luís debuted as AS Monaco manager with a 3-2 away win against Górnik Zabrze in the Conference League playoffs.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/as-monaco-wins-3-2-against-grnik-zabrze-in-filipe-lus-coaching-debut

### 2026-08-17: Górnik Zabrze to face AS Monaco in Conference League playoffs

Górnik Zabrze faces AS Monaco in the UEFA Europa Conference League playoffs. Monaco deals with multiple star absences and the departure of Paul Pogba ahead of the decisive match in Poland.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grnik-zabrze-faces-as-monaco-in-conference-league-playoffs

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