Matvey Safonov News: Secures clean sheet

Safonov recorded one save and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Athletic.

Safonov made his first Champions League start of the season on Wednesday against Athletic and helped his team secure a clean sheet, making one save and showing strong command in the air with a season-high four clearances. The goalkeeper has now recorded two clean sheets in two appearances across all competitions since Lucas Chevalier's injury, and while he is reliable shot-stopping and dominant on aerial balls, his distribution remains a clear weakness, an important area in coach Luis Enrique's system.