Russian sports commentator Dmitry Guberniev has publicly praised Paris Saint-Germain and Russia national team goalkeeper Matvey Safonov following the French club's progression to the UEFA Champions League final for the second year in a row.
The milestone was achieved after PSG's semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich ended in a 1-1 draw. This result, combined with their 5-4 victory in the first match, was enough to send the Parisians through to the showpiece event.
In a post on his Telegram channel, Guberniev expressed immense pride in the Russian international's achievement. He declared Safonov to be the current face of Russian sport on the global stage, highlighting the historic nature of the accomplishment.
"Matvey Safonov is here and now the face of our sport in the world! For the first time in history, a Russian football player is reaching the Champions League final again! We are proud!" Guberniev wrote.
The upcoming final will see PSG face English side Arsenal. The match is scheduled for Saturday, May 30th, and will determine the winner of Europe's premier club competition.
The venue for the final will be the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. Both clubs will be vying for the prestigious trophy in what promises to be a captivating encounter.
Safonov's journey with PSG has now seen him participate in back-to-back Champions League finals, a remarkable feat for any player and a historic one for a Russian footballer.
Based on reporting from Чемпионат.com.