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Keepers Win Finals Without Saves

Published June 3, 2026 · Updated June 3, 2026 · The Guardian

Several goalkeepers have won major finals without making a single save, including Matvey Safonov in the recent Champions League final.

Matvey Safonov became the latest goalkeeper to win a major final without making a save, keeping a clean sheet in the Champions League final. Historical records show three other instances in Champions League history where the winning goalkeeper had no officially recorded saves, including Vitor Baía with Porto in their 2004 victory over Monaco. djcc.club

These rare occurrences highlight defensive dominance and the effectiveness of team defenses in preventing opposition shots on target throughout entire finals.

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