Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya produces stunning double save against Atalanta

 

David Raya produced a moment of magic for Arsenal against Atalanta.

Arsenal star David Raya produced an incredible double save against Atalanta.

On Thursday night, Arsenal travelled to Bergamo to take on Italian Serie A side and Europa League winners Atalanta in the Champions League.

The Gunners are the last English side to begin their Champions League campaign after Aston Villa and Liverpool won on Tuesday night before Manchester City were held by Inter Milan at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.

After what was a cagey first half, Atalanta were awarded a penalty in the 48th minute after Thomas Partey fouled Brazilian midfielder Ederson.

Mateo Retegui stepped up and saw his penalty brilliantly saved by Raya, the ball bounced back towards Retegui who looked set to head in the rebound but the Arsenal goalkeeper was quick to produce a stunning save to deny the striker. You can watch the footage below.

 

 

Speaking on TNT Sports, former Wales and Blackburn Rovers midfielder Robbie Savage was left stunned as he said: β€œI have got to say that is one of the best saves I have ever seen, the second one. That is unbelievable! How he gets up so quickly.. Wow! One of the best saves I have ever seen!”

Former Everton man Leon Osman said on BBC Radio 5 Live: β€œWow. The first save is outstanding, low to his right. Once it has been saved the ball bounces to his left and David Raya gets up scrambling across. Retegui thinks he has a tap in!”

Arsenal legend Martin Keown was also quick to praise Raya, he said: β€œDavid Raya did well to stay patient and wait for Mateo Retegui, who took forever to take the kick, waiting for the goalkeeper to go down.

β€œIt was like a game of who blinks first? A superb initial save then gets on his feet to make the second one. If Arsenal get anything out of this game and that will be seen as a big turning point.”