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David Raya's Remarkable Double Penalty Save Secures Arsenal's 0-0 Draw Against Atalanta

Sep 19, 2024, 08:14 PM

David Raya, Arsenal's goalkeeper, delivered a remarkable performance in their UEFA Champions League match against Atalanta. Raya executed an incredible double save to deny Mateo Retegui from the penalty spot and the subsequent follow-up, maintaining a 0-0 scoreline. This feat marks him as the first Arsenal goalkeeper in over a decade to save a Champions League penalty. The double save has been widely acclaimed as one of the best ever, with many lauding Raya's exceptional reflexes and composure under pressure. Raya's heroics came in the second half of the match, solidifying his status as Arsenal's penalty hero.