Paris Saint-Germain secured a crucial victory against RC Lens this Wednesday evening, a triumph significantly owed to the exceptional efforts of goalkeeper Matvey Safonov. The Russian shot-stopper delivered eight vital saves during the match, yet was quick to commend his teammates for the collective success.
This Wednesday, Matvey Safonov showcased an extraordinary performance for PSG. Returning to the starting lineup after Renato Marin had featured in the two previous Ligue 1 fixtures, the Russian international made an impressive eight stops against the Lensois squad. On the rare occasions he was beaten, the post came to his rescue. His numerous crucial interventions, combined with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ibrahim Mbaye, sealed a 2-0 win for PSG. This victory officially clinched their fifth consecutive French championship title, marking the fourteenth in the club’s illustrious history. Following the match, Matvey Safonov reflected on his pivotal performance, speaking fluently in French.
“the secret to my success? there is no secret”
“My best match of the season? Personally, I don’t know. For me, the most important thing is that we won today. Everything else is just a bonus for me. I prefer not to single out just one match. I believe that normally, the entire squad, every player on my team, has had a magnificent season in Ligue 1. For us, it’s not over yet. It will conclude on May 30th. Until then, we maintain a high level of concentration. This is our journey, and it’s not an easy one; we are well aware of that. The secret to my success? There is no secret. In my opinion, with my saves today, I was fortunate that they didn’t shoot towards the side where I wouldn’t have been able to stop the ball. I think the opponent gave me a bit of luck, and I capitalized on it.”
