Italian national team captain Gianluigi Donnarumma received widespread acclaim from Italian media following his exceptional performance in the Champions League. The Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper played a crucial role in his team’s away victory against Arsenal in the first leg of the semifinals.

Donnarumma’s remarkable saves, particularly a crucial stop against Leandro Trossard in the second half, were instrumental in securing PSG’s win. La Gazzetta dello Sport praised his performance, describing it as “another show” and highlighting his five saves, two of which were deemed truly exceptional.

The Italian sports daily emphasized the importance of having a world-class goalkeeper, stating that PSG undoubtedly possesses one in Donnarumma. His consistently high-level performances have solidified his reputation as one of the best goalkeepers in the world.

Italian media outlets were unanimous in their praise for Donnarumma. While UEFA awarded the Man of the Match to his teammate João Neves, several Italian publications considered Donnarumma the standout player of the match. Sky Sport Italia rated his performance 8/10, just below Neves’ 8.5/10.

This season, Donnarumma has maintained 11 clean sheets in 37 appearances for PSG, conceding 37 goals. His impressive form has also secured his position as the regular captain for the Italian national team under coach Luciano Spalletti since late 2023.

With his contract at PSG set to expire in June 2026, negotiations for a new deal have been ongoing. His agent, Enzo Raiola, has expressed the player’s desire to remain with the French club, describing Donnarumma as a potential leader for both the national team and PSG.

Raiola praised Donnarumma’s ability to handle criticism and reiterated his belief that the goalkeeper is among the world’s best, emphasizing the scarcity of such talent in Italian football.