Gianluigi Donnarumma Faces Backlash After Frustrating Performance
- PSG lost 2-1 to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on November 6, 2024.
- Gianluigi Donnarumma faced heavy criticism after conceding a late goal that he could have saved.
- The loss has intensified questions about his role as the starting goalkeeper for PSG.
On Wednesday night, November 6, 2024, PSG suffered a defeat against Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, with a last-minute goal sealing their fate at the Parc des Princes. Gianluigi Donnarumma, the team's goalkeeper, played a critical role in this loss, failing to stop a shot from Angel Correa that was deemed savable. French outlet L'Equipe criticized Donnarumma's performance, dubbing him 'the invisible hand' and giving him a low rating of 3 out of 10. This incident has raised concerns regarding his position as the club’s number one goalkeeper. PSG's defeat left them struggling in their Champions League campaign, having now lost two out of four matches. The overall state of the team contrasts sharply with their Ligue 1 performances, where they currently sit comfortably at the top of the table. The management is now facing questions about whether to continue with Donnarumma in goal, especially with Matvei Safonov on the roster, although dropping Donnarumma might create internal tensions within the squad.