GOLAZONEWSSafonov faces criticism following PSG's victory over Barcelona
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- PSG secured a 4-2 win against Barcelona in the Champions League.
- Goalkeeper Safonov was criticized by L'Équipe for his performance.
- The keeper struggled with goals conceded at his near post.
Paris Saint-Germain secured a 4-2 victory over Barcelona in Tuesday's Champions League league phase match.
Despite the positive result for the club, goalkeeper Safonov faced scrutiny from the French sports daily L'Équipe. The newspaper labeled his display a 'nightmare at the near post' after he conceded two goals in his own corner.
According to the report, this issue has become a recurring trend for Safonov during the 2026/27 season. The German outlet Kicker also highlighted that the goalkeeper appeared poor during the sequence leading to Barcelona's 1-1 equalizer.