Balogun Shines with First Champions League Goal for Monaco
On November 4, 2025, Folarin Balogun, the United States forward, made headlines by netting his inaugural Champions League goal, guiding AS Monaco to a narrow 1-0 victory over Bodo/Glimt.
Balogun’s decisive strike came just before the halftime whistle, as he fired a powerful shot from a challenging angle, finding the top of the net. This victory marked Monaco’s first win of the league stage, elevating them to five points after four matches.
Throughout 2025, Balogun has seen fluctuating playing time with both the U.S. national team and Monaco, but his recent performances have been strong. He scored in a friendly match that ended in a draw against Ecuador during the October international window.
In total, Balogun has scored four goals in his last eight appearances across all competitions and has already netted five goals for Monaco this season.
Adding to the excitement, his U.S. teammate Ricardo Pepi also found the back of the net on matchday four, helping PSV Eindhoven secure a crucial point against Olympiacos with a late goal during stoppage time. PSV Eindhoven now also sits on five points in their league phase campaign.
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