6 records PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma broke in heroic shootout display against Liverpool

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6 records PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma broke in heroic shootout display against Liverpool

Mark Kinyanjui 08:52 - 12.03.2025

The six records PSG's heroic Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma broke during famous victory over Liverpool at Anfield in their Champions League clash.

Gianluigi Donnarumma once again cemented his reputation as one of the finest goalkeepers in world football with a commanding performance in PSG's historic penalty shootout victory over Liverpool. 

In an unusual scene, Donnarumma missed Luis Enrique’s pre-shootout talk, briefly heading down the tunnel before returning with an air of inevitability. 

This moment of calm self-preparation did not rattle him in the slightest, as he delivered an all-time great performance between the posts.

The Italian shot-stopper was the difference-maker on a dramatic night at Anfield, etching his name into the record books with a series of stunning saves. Here are some of the key records he shattered:

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1. First goalkeeper to inflict Liverpool's first-ever Champions League shootout defeat

Liverpool had a perfect record in Champions League penalty shootouts before facing PSG, having triumphed in three previous high-stakes encounters against Roma (1984 final), AC Milan (2005 final), and Chelsea (2007 semi-final). 

Donnarumma ended that streak with his heroics, handing the Reds their first-ever defeat in a Champions League shootout.

2. Most penalty saves in a Champions League penalty shootout at Anfield

With the pressure at its peak, Donnarumma rose to the occasion by saving penalties from Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones.

 No goalkeeper had ever made multiple decisive saves in a Champions League knockout shootout at Anfield, further highlighting his monumental impact.

3. First PSG goalkeeper to knock Liverpool out of the Champions League

While PSG had faced Liverpool multiple times in European competition, they had never eliminated the English giants in such dramatic fashion. 

Donnarumma's crucial interventions ensured PSG's progression, making him the first Parisian goalkeeper to achieve this feat.

4. Becoming England’s ultimate shootout nemesis

Donnarumma had already broken English hearts at Wembley in the Euro 2020 final, where he denied Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka to secure Italy’s triumph.

 By once again proving unbeatable in England, he further reinforced his reputation as a shootout specialist against English teams.

5. Most shootout wins for an Italian goalkeeper in European competitions

With his latest display, Donnarumma now holds the record for the most penalty shootout victories by an Italian goalkeeper in major European competitions, surpassing legendary names like Gianluigi Buffon and Dino Zoff.

6. Youngest goalkeeper to win multiple Champions League penalty shootouts

At just 25 years old, Donnarumma now stands as the youngest goalkeeper to have won multiple Champions League knockout penalty shootouts, further cementing his legacy as one of the game's elite shot-stoppers.

Donnarumma’s brilliance between the posts not only secured PSG’s victory but also rewrote history on multiple fronts. 

His heroics in England have only added to his reputation as one of football’s greatest penalty shootout specialists, and if history is any indication, this won’t be the last time he delivers on the grandest stage.