David Raya Clean Sheets: Arsenal Penalty Hero Adds Another Shutout in Champions League Win vs Porto

David Raya Clean Sheets: Arsenal Penalty Hero Adds Another Shutout in Champions League Win vs Porto

Joel Reyes
March 13, 2024 at 6:41 AM
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  • David Raya starred in Arsenal's Champions League win over Porto on Tuesday night
  • He made two key saves in the shootout after recording another clean sheet in Europe
  • He holds the lead in the Premier League Golden Glove race with 10 matches remaining

David Raya is the man of the moment for Arsenal.

The Gunners goalkeeper led his team to the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday night, shutting out Porto in the second leg of their Round of 16 tie.

Sports Brief looks at the clean sheets Raya has recorded this season for Arsenal as his legend continues to grow.

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David Raya celebrates with Mikel Arteta after Arsenal's win over Porto in the Champions League. Image: Julian Finney.
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Raya's Premier League Clean Sheets for Arsenal

1. Everton (September 17, 2023)

Raya recorded his first clean sheet for Arsenal since completing his loan move from Brentford in the match against Everton on September 17.

The Toffees only managed four shot attempts in that Premier League contest, with Raya making one save in the 1-0 win.

2. Bournemouth (September 30, 2023)

Raya's second shutout for Arsenal came on September 30 in their game against Bournemouth.

The Cherries only managed four shots in that Premier League encounter, with the Spanish goalkeeper making one save in the 4-0 victory.

3. Manchester City (October 8)

Raya helped Arsenal deliver a statement win on October 8, recording a clean sheet in their showdown with defending champions Manchester City.

Pep Guardiola's men only had four shot attempts in that match, with Raya making just one save in the Gunners' 1-0 victory.

4. Sheffield United (October 28)

He recorded his fourth clean sheet of the 2023-24 Premier League season in the game against Sheffield United on October 28. Arsenal totally dominated that contest, recording a comprehensive 5-0 win.

Raya didn't make a single save in that match, with the Blades only mustering two shot attempts, both of which were off target.

5. Brighton & Hove Albion (December 17)

Raya's fifth Premier League shutout for Arsenal came on December 17 in their game against Brighton.

The Seagulls only managed four shots in that clash, with the Gunners goalkeeper making just one save in the 2-0 victory.

6. Crystal Palace (January 20)

Raya continued his excellent form between the sticks for Arsenal on January 20, recording a clean sheet in the game against Crystal Palace.

He was kept busy despite the 5-0 scoreline, making five saves against the Eagles, who had a total of 12 shot attempts.

7. West Ham (February 11)

He recorded his seventh Premier League clean sheet for Arsenal in the game against West Ham on February 11. The Gunners stamped their class over the Hammers in that contest, recording a 6-0 win.

West Ham recorded just one shot attempt in that match which Raya saved.

8. Burnley (February 17)

Raya helped Arsenal record another huge win on the road, posting his eighth Premier League shutout in the game against Burnley on February 17.

He didn't make a single save in the 5-0 win, with Burnley's five shot attempts all going off target.

9. Sheffield United (March 4)

Arsenal continued their scintillating form on the road, posting a 6-0 win over Sheffield United on March 4.

Raya didn't need to make a save in the rout, with all of the Blades' three shots going off target.

Raya's Champions League Clean Sheets for Arsenal

1. PSV Eindhoven (September 20)

Raya didn't waste time making his presence felt in Arsenal's Champions League campaign, recording a clean sheet in their group opener against PSV Eindhoven.

He made a total of four saves in the 4-0 win, per UEFA.com.

2. Sevilla (November 8)

Raya's second Champions League shutout for Arsenal came on November 8 in their home game against Sevilla.

He made one save in the 2-0 victory.

3. Lens (November 29)

Raya's third Champions League clean sheet for the Gunners came on November 29 in their home game against Lens.

He made a couple of saves in the 6-0 win.

4. Porto (March 12)

Raya's biggest clean sheet of his Arsenal career came on Tuesday night against Porto. He needed a masterful performance between the posts in the second leg after Porto won the first leg 1-0.

That he did, recording his fourth clean sheet in Europe this season. He helped Arsenal force a penalty shootout with the Gunners pulling off a 1-0 win.

He saved the best for last in the penalty shootout, making two outstanding saves to his left to seal the Gunners' passage to the last 8.

Raya and Ramsdale celebrate after Porto win

Sports Brief recently reported on Raya and Ramsdale's celebration after the Porto win.

Ramsdale gave the Spanish keeper a big hug after his heroics in the shootout.

The Englishman became Arsenal's backup keeper after Raya's loan move from Brentford.

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Joel Reyes is a sports editor at Sportsbrief.com with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of the Philippines. He has eight years of work experience in sports writing.