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Donnarumma criticised after Man City 2-4 PSG despite late penalty save

It was an evening to forget for Italy international Gianluigi Donnarumma against his former employers…

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 2:42 PM
Donnarumma criticised after Man City 2-4 PSG despite late penalty save
Key Things to Know
  • Gianluigi Donnarumma received harsh media criticism after Manchester City lost 4-2 to Paris Saint-Germain.
  • PSG claimed the Champions League victory at the Etihad Stadium with a 4-2 scoreline.
  • Donnarumma stopped a 90th-minute penalty from PSG forward Ferran Torres.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma faced heavy media criticism following a 4-2 home defeat to his former club Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, Vitinha, and Maghnes Akliouche scored for PSG, while Erling Haaland netted a brace for Enzo Maresca's side. Despite stopping a late 90th-minute penalty from Ferran Torres, Donnarumma's overall display drew low match ratings from multiple European outlets.

Media reactions were notably harsh, with L'Equipe awarding the Italian shot-stopper a 2/10 rating and dubbing him the main culprit for the defeat. Other publications, including GOAL and the Manchester Evening News, handed him scores of 4/10 and 5/10, questioning his positioning and defensive organization throughout the match.

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