Goalkeeper Safonov deflected four penalties and brought PSG a new trophy. What the media is writing
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Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov became the hero of the final match of the Intercontinental Cup. The goalkeeper of Paris Saint-Germain deflected four shots in the penalty shootout and brought victory over the Brazilian Flamengo. Thus, the French club won its sixth trophy in a calendar year. What the world's media write about Safonov's game is in the Izvestia digest.
ESPN: PSG goalkeeper made four saves in penalty shootout with Flamengo
Matvey Safonov deflected four consecutive penalties in a series of post-match strikes, which helped Paris Saint-Germain beat Flamengo in the Intercontinental Cup final and win their sixth trophy in 2025. After a penalty shootout, in which PSG won 2-1 after a 1-1 draw in extra time, teammates threw the goalkeeper into the air. This capped off a trophy—rich year for the French team, which has already won the French Super Cup, the French Championship, the French Cup, the Champions League and the UEFA Super Cup - also in a penalty shootout against Tottenham in August.
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Vitinha, who scored the first penalty in the penalty shootout for PSG, said his team entered the field fully focused and understood that they would face the most difficult test of the match against the Brazilian champions. Flamengo is a fantastic, incredibly competitive team," said the Portuguese star.
Hvicha Kvaratskhelia put PSG ahead in the 38th minute, and then Marquinhos made a mistake that led to a penalty, which was converted by Jorginho in the 62nd minute. Flamengo was aiming to win its second Intercontinental Cup title after 1981. For PSG, this victory was the first in the tournament.
Goal.com : Safonov saved the Champions League winners from disgrace at the crucial moment
The current Champions League Cup winners, Paris Saint-Germain, kept their cool in the penalty shootout and defeated Brazilian Flamengo in the Intercontinental Cup final. The hero of the match was goalkeeper Matvey Safonov, who deflected four of the five shots from the 11-meter mark and ensured PSG a 2-1 victory over the Libertadores Cup winners on penalties.
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It's hard not to pay attention to Safonov, the hero of the PSG penalty shootout. The Russian goalkeeper deflected four of the five shots, helped his team win the trophy, and also performed well in regular time, making several saves.
PSG captain Marquinhos showed a surprisingly nervous game. Normally calm and confident, the Brazilian defender seemed to be knocked out of his rut. He missed a penalty and also missed a great chance to score the winning goal before extra time, missing the goal after Dembele's powerful cross when it looked like he would definitely score.
France24: PSG beat Flamengo to win the Intercontinental Cup
Reserve goalkeeper Matvey Safonov deflected four penalties, thanks to which Paris Saint-Germain defeated Brazilian Flamengo 2-1 in a penalty shootout and won the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final in Qatar on Wednesday. PSG took the lead thanks to Hvici Kvaratskhelia's goal, but Jorginho equalized from the penalty spot, and the match ended 1-1 in extra time.
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In added time, both teams had their half-chances, and in the 116th minute, Dembele shot just past the goal. This created the prerequisites for Safonov, who played instead of the main goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, who is still recovering from an ankle injury, to attract everyone's attention and save Dembele and Barkola, who both missed the match for PSG.
The winners of the Copa Libertadores, Flamengo, beat Mexican Cruz Azul and African champions Pyramids last week, gaining the right to face PSG, and put up stubborn resistance to the European champions, demonstrating a high game. But Luis Enrique's men, who won the right to automatically qualify for the finals, were beholden to Safonov and followed the example of Real Madrid, which won its first title in history last year.
BFMTV: Flamengo surprised by reflected penalty
Flamengo head coach Filipe Luis seemed stunned by PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov's four saves in the penalty shootout in the Intercontinental Cup final. The Russian goalkeeper lost only to a powerful shot from Nicolas de la Cruz, after which he deflected all the shots from Saul Niges, Pedro, Leo Pereira and Luis Araujo. This game earned the admiration of Luis, the coach of the club from Rio de Janeiro.
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"Goalkeepers, analysts and coaches study and exchange information," he said. — The PSG goalkeeper has obviously prepared very well. The time he spent deflecting Pedro's penalty, his position in the center of the field during Leo's penalty... it was like he was watching our training yesterday. Truly amazing. Congratulations to Paris, which won the championship not only on penalties. They had a fantastic season and they deserved it. I prefer to congratulate Paris and its goalkeeper, who saved all these penalties and allowed his team to become champions."
The former Atletico Madrid defender did not want to get too hung up on the penalty shootout, which he was happy to reach, although he admitted it was painful for him to be so close to the title. Luis congratulated PSG on their victory and expressed hope that one day the South American team will be able to win the Intercontinental Cup.
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