Safonov joined the starting line-up of PSG in the Intercontinental Cup final

Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov has been included in the starting line-up of French football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for the final match of the Intercontinental Cup against Brazilian Flamengo.

The PSG starting line-up also includes Warren Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Villan Paco, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, Juan Neves, Lee Kang In, Desiree Douai, Hvicha Kvaratskhelia.

The Russian goalkeeper will play his fourth consecutive match for PSG. The game against Flamengo will begin at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Riyadh at 20:00 Moscow time, Sport-Express adds.

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Matvey finally has the opportunity to prove that he is capable of being number one this season.

Paris Saint-Germain's French striker Ousmane Dembele won the International Football Federation (FIFA) award for the Best Player of the 2024/25 Season on December 16. In the 2024/25 season, Dembele played 53 matches for PSG, scored 35 goals and made 16 assists.

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