Paris Saint-Germain's Russian goalkeeper Matvei Safonov delivered a standout performance in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, a result that was enough to send the French club through to the final.
Safonov was a key figure for PSG, making five important saves throughout the contest to keep his team in the tie. His contribution was vital in managing the pressure from the German side. The statistical breakdown of his game also highlights his involvement in distribution, though with room for improvement.
According to data from Sofascore, Safonov completed 21% of his passes, successfully finding a teammate with seven out of 33 attempts. His long-range passing saw a similar success rate, with six accurate long balls from 32 attempts, equating to a 19% accuracy. The metric for goals prevented, which estimates how many goals a keeper stops compared to expected, stood at 0.23 for the Russian international.
The first leg of this semi-final tie had been a thrilling, high-scoring affair that PSG won 5-4. That narrow advantage, combined with the resilient 1-1 draw in Munich, proved sufficient for the Parisians to advance on aggregate.
PSG's reward is a place in the Champions League final, where they will face English Premier League side Arsenal. The London club secured their passage to the showpiece event earlier in the competition.
The final of the 2025/2026 Champions League season is scheduled to take place on May 30, 2026. The prestigious match will be hosted at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary, setting the stage for a continental showdown.
Based on reporting from Чемпионат.com.