Watch PSG Keeper Make Superhuman Saves for Italy During Nations League Clash vs Hungary

Watch PSG Keeper Make Superhuman Saves for Italy During Nations League Clash vs Hungary

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:12 PM
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  • Gianluigi Donnarumma was in the best form of his life during Italy's trip to Hungary on Monday night
  • The PSG keeper pulled three stunning saves shortly after the break to deny Hungary a chance at the goal
  • Italy went on to secure a 2-0 comfortable win, with Giacomo Raspadori and Federico Dimarco scoring on either half of the match

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was the man of the moment during Italy's Nations League clash with Hungary on Monday night.

This is after the shot-stopper made stunning triple saves to deny Hungary a chance at goal in Budapest.

Italy, Gianluigi Donnarumma, UEFA Nations League, Puskás Aréna, Budapest, Hungary, PSG.
Gianluigi Donnarumma makes a save during the UEFA Nations League at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. Photo by Robert Szaniszló.
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Gli Azzurri ran out 2-0 winners during the clash, with goals from Giacomo Raspadori and Federico Dimarco enough to steer the visitors to victory.

However, it was Donnarumma who stole the limelight after the full-time whistle, thanks to his spectacular performance.

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Gianluigi Donnarumma makes quick-fire triple saves to deny Hungary

With Italy leading 1-0 after the interval, the shot-stopper pulled a string of saves to deny the home side a chance to get back into the match.

In a video doing rounds on social media, the PSG ace can be seen producing a marvellous triple save.

According to the Daily Mail, Donnarumma faced four shots on target, with Loic Nego, Styles and Adam Szalai all testing him.

Speaking on his brilliant saves, Donnarumma said:

"I think it's more Mother Nature than anything else, although I'm also working in training."

Buffon names his top five best goalkeepers

Earlier, Sports Brief reported legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has named his current top five goalkeepers in European football.

The former Juventus keeper's list contained household names that play in Europe's top five leagues.

According to Football Italia, Buffon listed his keepers, but no Premier League custodian made the list. The 2006 World Cup winner currently plays for Parma in Serie B at 44 years.

Buffon has made 176 appearances for Italy and over 600 games in Serie A. Here are his top 5 keepers.

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