Safonov saves four shootout penalties as PSG beat Flamengo to win Intercontinental Cup

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Soccer Football - FIFA Intercontinental Cup - Final - Paris St Germain v Flamengo - Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al-Rayyan, Qatar - December 17, 2025 Paris St Germain's Matvey Safonov celebrates with teammates after winning the penalty shootout REUTERS/Rula Rouhana
Soccer Football - FIFA Intercontinental Cup - Final - Paris St Germain v Flamengo - Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al-Rayyan, Qatar - December 17, 2025 Paris St Germain and Flamengo players line up during a penalty shootout REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani
Soccer Football - FIFA Intercontinental Cup - Final - Paris St Germain v Flamengo - Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al-Rayyan, Qatar - December 17, 2025 Paris St Germain fans in the stands REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani
Soccer Football - FIFA Intercontinental Cup - Final - Paris St Germain v Flamengo - Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al-Rayyan, Qatar - December 17, 2025 Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique reacts REUTERS/Rula Rouhana

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AL RAYYAN, Qatar, Dec 17 : Paris St Germain goalkeeper Matvey Safonov saved four penalties in the shootout to help them win the Intercontinental Cup title against Flamengo after a hard-fought 1-1 draw in the final at the Ahmad bin Ali stadium on Wednesday.

The Russia goalkeeper was a model of composure to deny four Flamengo penalty-takers as they secured a 2-1 victory in the shootout, earning the French champions their sixth title in 2025.

In the calendar year, PSG have won Ligue 1, the French Cup, the Trophy of Champions, the Champions League, the European Super Cup and now their maiden Intercontinental Cup.

Luis Enrique’s team had taken the lead through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the first half, only for Jorginho to level for the Brazilian side with a penalty shortly after the hour.

Source: Reuters

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