Matvey Safonov
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No saves in draw
Safonov made no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 (5-4) penalty shootout victory versus Arsenal.
Analysis: Safonov had little chance with Arsenal's opening goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Arsenal in the Champions League final in Budapest, beaten in the sixth minute when Marquinhos' attempted clearance off Leandro Trossard fell perfectly into the path of Kai Havertz, who finished clinically from the left side. The Russian goalkeeper was otherwise rarely tested across 120 minutes as Arsenal sat deep and largely played on the counter, but he proved decisive in the penalty shootout, unsettling Arsenal's takers and seeing two of them miss the target, helping PSG secure back-to-back Champions League titles. Safonov ends the 2025-26 season with 12 clean sheets, 73 saves and 27 goals conceded across 26 appearances in all competitions, remaining one of the key figures behind the club's remarkable Champions League triumph.
Seven saves in defeat
Safonov had seven saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Paris FC.
Analysis: Safonov was his side's best performer in a difficult first half at Stade Jean-Bouin, making several sharp stops in the opening moments, including denying a powerful long-range strike while also dealing calmly with multiple set-piece situations from Paris FC before his side took the lead early in the second half. The Russian goalkeeper was beaten twice by substitute Alimami Gory, first unable to react to a deflection on Pierre Lees-Melou's effort, then left helpless on a stoppage-time counterattack after Luca Koleosho outran the entire PSG back line. Safonov finishes the Ligue 1 season with eight clean sheets, 41 saves and 14 goals conceded across 15 appearances, heading into the UEFA Champions League Final against Arsenal on May 30 in Budapest as arguably the form goalkeeper in Europe despite Sunday's defeat.
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