Gianluigi Donnarumma, often facing the duality of a goalkeeper's role, experienced both criticism and praise in recent matches against Liverpool. After a disappointing defeat attributed to his mistake, he redeemed himself during a penalty shootout, saving two of Liverpool's penalties and securing PSG's advancement to the Champions League quarter-finals. PSG boss Luis Enrique highlighted the contrast in the performances of Donnarumma and Liverpool's Alisson between the two matches. Donnarumma has an impressive penalty-saving record, showing resilience and preparation in a high-pressure environment.
"The first game belonged to Alisson, the second game belonged to Donnarumma," said PSG boss Luis Enrique.
"I had prepared something with my trainer, it was right to take something back to try to save some penalties," said Donnarumma.
"In the first leg we conceded a shot and a goal, it seemed like..." said Donnarumma, referencing the missteps in the earlier match.
He has saved 10 of the 43 spot-kicks he has faced during shootouts - a save percentage of 23.3%.
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