Source:REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
[Saba Sports News] In the Intercontinental Cup final, Paris Saint-Germain drew 1-1 with Flamengo in regular time, forcing the match to go to a penalty shootout. During the shootout, Flamengo missed all four of their penalties, all saved by PSG’s goalkeeper Matvey Safonov, leading to a 2-1 victory for Paris Saint-Germain and securing the title.After the match, media discovered that before the penalty shootout began, PSG’s assistant coach had given Safonov a towel detailing the penalty habits of the opposing players. Thanks to this note, Safonov seemed almost prophetic, predicting even the spot-kicks taken down the middle.Notably, very few now believe that Safonov will revert to being behind the currently inconsistent Lucas Chevalier after recent weeks. This final could mark a turning point. Although there has yet to be an official announcement, the trend is becoming clear: Safonov now symbolizes safety and reliability in critical moments. Whether this shift will be formally established depends on Luis Enrique’s decision, but it seems that the “number one goalkeeper” in the hearts of PSG fans has already changed.