In a world where wingers and goalscorers take all the credit, it’s very rare to see goalkeepers lauded for their performances, especially in ties that have very close calls.
That’s the story of Yann Sommer and Gianluigi Donnarumma, who were as solid as a rock for their teams.
In Inter’s 7-6 aggregate triumph over Barcelona in the Champions League, Sommer stood out from the crowd by delivering an exceptional performance to guarantee his team a place in Munich.
It was save after save. He pulled off some incredible stops against Yamal, who curled in what would’ve been absolute bangers if they went in. His quick reflexes made sure that Barca didn’t score even when they looked like it. Winning the man of the match award capped off an incredible night.
Where Sommer stopped on Tuesday, Donnarumma continued on Wednesday. It was a one-man mission from the Italian to deny Arsenal from going into the UEFA Champions League final.
His two saves in the first 20 minutes of the game were world-class and saved PSG from a quick calamity. In the entire 90 minutes, he stood as a wall between Arsenal and glory.
This performance adds to a long list of impressive performances by Donnarumma in the Champions League, including world-class displays against Liverpool and Aston Villa. He’s been their rock when they needed him.
These goalkeepers have stood out tremendously, showing what it means to be world-class and proving it on the biggest stage. You just know that the final will be a movie because we are in for some wild scenes.
