Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya admitted he was “lucky” to pull off a remarkable double save during his Champions League heroics against Atalanta. The Spaniard played a pivotal role in the Gunners’ goalless draw against the Italian side, earning the man-of-the-match award for his outstanding performance.
Raya’s moment of brilliance came after Atalanta were awarded a penalty following Thomas Partey’s foul on midfielder Ederson. Facing Italian striker Mateo Retegui from the spot, Raya initially dived to his right to parry the penalty. However, the ball fell kindly for Retegui, who seemed certain to score with a header into an open goal. Defying the odds, Raya scrambled across his line and clawed the ball away, leaving pundits and fans in awe.
