L'Equipe recognized Safonov as the best player of the match against Chelsea

The Russian goalkeeper of the Paris Saint-Germain Football Club (FC) (PSG) Matvey Safonov became one of the main characters of the match against Chelsea in the 1/8 final of the Champions League. The March 18 edition of L'Equipe rated the goalkeeper's game at eight points, highlighting a series of spectacular saves.

Safonov deflected nine shots on goal, keeping the goal "dry" throughout the game. In addition, the athlete scored an assist in the 6th minute.

PSG's victory was sealed by goals from Bradley Barcol (15th minute) and Senni Mayulu (62nd minute). The match at Stamford Bridge stadium in London ended with a 3-0 result, noted "Газета.Ru ".

Turning point: Safonov and Khaykin will prove their worth in the Champions League playoffs

Matvey will have to show that PSG's failures in recent matches are not his fault; and Nikita will have to show that Bud Glimt's successes are his merit.

PSG beat Chelsea in the 1/8 final of the Champions League on March 11 with a score of 5:2. Bradley Barkola, Ousmane Dembele, Vitinha and Hvicha Kvaratskhelia scored a double as part of the winners. Malo Gusteau and Enzo Fernandez scored for Chelsea.

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