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Makes three saves in victory Safonov made three saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 4-2 victory against Barcelona.

Impact Safonov produced several important stops to help PSG secure their third consecutive Champions League victory, notably denying Raphinha and Fermin Lopez during the first half before keeping out Gavi after the break. However, he was unable to prevent Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal from scoring as Barcelona twice equalized. The Russian goalkeeper has now registered 12 saves and five goals conceded across three Champions League appearances this season, without recording a clean sheet. Safonov will look to build on his latest performance when PSG face Lyon in Ligue 1 on Sunday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Makes seven saves Safonov registered seven saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Strasbourg.

Impact Safonov played an important role in PSG's comeback victory, producing seven saves to keep his side within reach after Strasbourg took an early lead. The goalkeeper made a particularly important stop to deny Conrad Harder's header early in the second half before Paris scored three goals. Safonov has now recorded 19 saves, nine goals conceded and one clean sheet across seven Ligue 1 appearances this season. The Russian goalkeeper will look to build on his strong performance when PSG face Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday before hosting Lyon in Ligue 1 on Sunday.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

US midfielder Gio Reyna scores for Strasbourg against Paris Saint-Germain

United States midfielder Gio Reyna has scored for Strasbourg against Paris Saint-Germain in the French league

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Concedes two against City Safonov made six saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 4-2 win against Manchester City.

Impact Safonov would hold a clean sheet through the first half but was unable to maintain it the entire match, eventually allowing two goals while making six saves. Unfortunately for the keeper, he remains without a clean sheet in his two UCL appearances. He will now return to league action against Strasbourg on Saturday, then return to UCL action on Tuesday to face Barcelona in another highly anticipated matchup.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two saves in victory Safonov made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win against Le Mans.

Impact Safonov played the full 90 minutes and recorded two saves, but he was unable to prevent Louis Mafouta from equalizing in the 54th minute. The goalkeeper has now registered 12 saves, eight goals conceded and one clean sheet across six Ligue 1 appearances this season. PSG will next face Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday before returning to domestic action against Strasbourg, with Safonov looking to improve his defensive record in the upcoming fixtures.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in win Safonov had three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over Marseille.

Impact Safonov helped PSG secure all three points in the Classique, making three saves and only being beaten by Angel Gomes in the 72nd minute. The goalkeeper has now made 10 saves while conceding seven goals with one clean sheet across five Ligue 1 appearances this season. He remains the regular option between the posts and will look to add another clean sheet when PSG face Le Mans next.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Angry Marseille fans slam American owner Frank McCourt at 'Le Classique' against PSG

Marseille fans have shown their frustration with the club's American owner, Frank McCourt, as the team went on to lose 2-1 to Paris Saint-Germain in the French league

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Shines in clean sheet Safonov registered six saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 win over Brest.

Impact Safonov delivered his best performance of the Ligue 1 season, making six saves to protect Paris' narrow advantage and secure his first clean sheet of the campaign. He produced several important stops as Brest increased the pressure, including a reflex save on Kamory Doumbia's header and another late intervention against Pathe Mboup. Safonov has made six saves while conceding eight goals through four Ligue 1 appearances this season and will next face Marseille in league play.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in win Safonov registered three saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 6-1 victory against Slovan Bratislava.

Impact Safonov was rarely troubled as PSG ran riot against Slovan Bratislava, with the goalkeeper making three saves and looking assured throughout despite conceding once. Suleiman Camara was the only player to breach him with a fine individual run before finishing brilliantly, leaving Safonov with little chance. The clean sheet slipped away in a fixture where it looked almost a formality, but the goalkeeper's overall performance was tidy and there was little blame to place on him for the goal.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in home loss Safonov registered no saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-1 loss against Monaco.

Impact Safonov had another difficult outing as Monaco scored with both of their shots on target. The goalkeeper has now conceded two goals in each of his first three Ligue 1 appearances while making only two saves across those matches. He'll look for his first clean sheet of the campaign against Brest in PSG's next league fixture, though Wednesday's Champions League clash with Slovan Bratislava comes first.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in draw Safonov registered two saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Lille.

Impact Safonov denied Olivier Giroud early in the contest but was eventually beaten by Hakon Haraldsson in the 21st minute and Dilane Bakwa in the 84th. The goalkeeper has now allowed two goals in each of his first two Ligue 1 appearances, making four saves overall without recording a clean sheet. Safonov will look for his first shutout of the campaign in the upcoming clash against Monaco.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two goals in opener Safonov had no saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Rennes.

Impact Safonov was beaten twice in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Rennes, conceding Sebastian Szymanski's powerful left-footed strike in the ninth minute and Esteban Lepaul's close-range finish before halftime as his side were completely overrun in a disastrous first half. The Russian goalkeeper had no chance on either goal and was not required to make a save as Rennes created their chances primarily through clinical transitions rather than sustained pressure on his goal. Having kept eight clean sheets across 15 Ligue 1 appearances last season, Safonov will be eager to return to that form quickly heading into Friday's challenging trip to Lille.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in Super Cup win Safonov made several important saves in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Aston Villa in the European Super Cup.

Impact Safonov posted 41 saves and 8 clean sheets across 15 Ligue 1 appearances last season, numbers that underline the strong form he's carried into this campaign. He's expected to start the Ligue 1 season as PSG's clear number 1 goalkeeper, riding that momentum forward, with Lucas Chevalier appearing to remain his backup for the time being. Safonov is expected to continue building on that form as the start of the 2026/27 Ligue 1 season approaches.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

No saves in draw Safonov made no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 (5-4) penalty shootout victory versus Arsenal.

Impact Safonov had little chance with Arsenal's opening goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Arsenal in the Champions League final in Budapest, beaten in the sixth minute when Marquinhos' attempted clearance off Leandro Trossard fell perfectly into the path of Kai Havertz, who finished clinically from the left side. The Russian goalkeeper was otherwise rarely tested across 120 minutes as Arsenal sat deep and largely played on the counter, but he proved decisive in the penalty shootout, unsettling Arsenal's takers and seeing two of them miss the target, helping PSG secure back-to-back Champions League titles. Safonov ends the 2025-26 season with 12 clean sheets, 73 saves and 27 goals conceded across 26 appearances in all competitions, remaining one of the key figures behind the club's remarkable Champions League triumph.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov's wife gives hilarious response to p*rn actress who offered him 'hot night' if he made saves vs Arsenal Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are set to face Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League final in Budapest on Saturday, May 30.

MAY 30 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Seven saves in defeat Safonov had seven saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Paris FC.

Impact Safonov was his side's best performer in a difficult first half at Stade Jean-Bouin, making several sharp stops in the opening moments, including denying a powerful long-range strike while also dealing calmly with multiple set-piece situations from Paris FC before his side took the lead early in the second half. The Russian goalkeeper was beaten twice by substitute Alimami Gory, first unable to react to a deflection on Pierre Lees-Melou's effort, then left helpless on a stoppage-time counterattack after Luca Koleosho outran the entire PSG back line. Safonov finishes the Ligue 1 season with eight clean sheets, 41 saves and 14 goals conceded across 15 appearances, heading into the UEFA Champions League Final against Arsenal on May 30 in Budapest as arguably the form goalkeeper in Europe despite Sunday's defeat.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Eight saves in victory Safonov registered eight saves and allowed zero goals in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against Lens.

Impact Safonov delivered his best individual goalkeeping performance of the Ligue 1 season in Wednesday's 2-0 win at Lens, making eight saves to help his side secure both the clean sheet and the Ligue 1 title. Safonov has now made 34 saves, conceded 12 goals and kept eight clean sheets across 14 Ligue 1 appearances this season, confirming his place as the No. 1 goalkeeper in the pecking order. He will look to carry this form into the next match against Paris FC on Sunday.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 13 • goal

PSG do it again! Luis Enrique's side beat rivals Lens to secure another Ligue 1 title

Five saves in draw Safonov registered five saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Safonov played a decisive role in Wednesday's 1-1 draw at the Allianz Arena, making five saves over 90 minutes to keep his side ahead on aggregate, including a crucial low stop to deny Jamal Musiala just before halftime. The Russian goalkeeper was beaten only in stoppage time by Harry Kane's emphatic finish from Alphonso Davies' assist, a goal that came too late to prevent his side from reaching the Budapest final. Safonov has made 32 saves, conceded 12 goals and kept 4 clean sheets in 12 Champions League appearances this season. He will face Arsenal in the Champions League final on May 30, having been a consistent and reliable presence throughout the knockout rounds.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern Munich player ratings vs PSG: Harry Kane swallowed up and Michael Olise silenced while Dayot Upamecano is run ragged as Champions League dream goes up in smoke at semi-final stage

Bayern Munich's hopes of reaching the Champions League final were ended on Wednesday as they drew 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain on the night,...

MAY 6 • goal

Bayern Munich player ratings vs PSG: Harry Kane swallowed up and Michael Olise silenced while Dayot Upamecano is run ragged as Champions League dream goes up in smoke at semi-final stage

Two saves in victory Safonov had two saves and allowed four goals in Tuesday's 5-4 win against Bayern Munich.

Impact Safonov played a decisive role in Tuesday's 5-4 win over Bayern Munich, making a sharp save to deny Michael Olise when the French winger had a clear sight of goal in the first half, but was beaten four times as Bayern's relentless attacking repeatedly stretched his backline throughout the match. The Russian goalkeeper has now conceded 10 goals across his seven Champions League knockout appearances this season, making 23 saves and keeping three clean sheets during that span. He will look to deliver a strong performance in the second leg next Wednesday to help secure qualification.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Goals galore as PSG beats Bayern Munich 5-4 in record-setting Champions League semifinal 1st leg

Titleholder Paris Saint-Germain held on for a pulsating 5-4 win over Bayern Munich in a roller-coaster Champions League semifinal first leg

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

One save in win Safonov made one save and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Angers.

Impact Safonov played the full 90 minutes in Saturday's 3-0 win over Angers, facing very limited goalkeeping work throughout but making his one meaningful contribution count when he came to claim a powerful cross in the second half to deny the hosts any hope of a consolation. Safonov has now kept five consecutive clean sheets in away fixtures across all competitions and will look to carry that momentum into Tuesday's Champions League first leg against Bayern Munich.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Secures clean sheet Safonov made four saves and allowed zero goals in Wednesday's 3-0 victory versus Nantes.

Impact Safonov made four saves to secure the clean sheet in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Nantes. The goalkeeper continues his strong run of form, recording 23 saves while conceding just three goals and keeping five clean sheets across his last seven appearances in all competitions. He will look to maintain that momentum against Angers on Saturday ahead of a Champions League clash with Bayern Munich on Tuesday.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in loss Safonov made three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Lyon.

Impact Safonov made three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Lyon, ending his run of consecutive clean sheets. The goalkeeper had little chance on either goal after being exposed by his defense in the first half, though he had recorded four clean sheets in his previous six appearances. He will look to bounce back against Nantes in Wednesday's league match.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

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Angry Marseille fans slam American owner Frank McCourt at 'Le Classique' against PSG

PSG do it again! Luis Enrique's side beat rivals Lens to secure another Ligue 1 title

Bayern Munich player ratings vs PSG: Harry Kane swallowed up and Michael Olise silenced while Dayot Upamecano is run ragged as Champions League dream goes up in smoke at semi-final stage

Goals galore as PSG beats Bayern Munich 5-4 in record-setting Champions League semifinal 1st leg