David Raya 'the best goalkeeper in the world' after saving Arsenal in Champions League tie

David Raya 'the best goalkeeper in the world' after saving Arsenal in Champions League tie
Callum Vurley

By Callum Vurley


Published: 19/09/2024

- 22:01

Arsenal could only scrape a 0-0 draw against Atalanta in the Champions League

David Raya pulled off an incredible double-save from an Atalanta penalty to save Arsenal's bacon in the Champions League.

Arsenal looked toothless in attack and did not have a shot from the 18th minute to the 74th minute.

And Atalanta had the perfect opportunity to take all three points at the Gewiss Stadium when Thomas Partey was adjudged to have fouled Ederson in the box.

Mateo Retegui stepped up to take the resulting penalty and hit his effort low to his left.

But Raya was equal to the effort and saved brilliant before the ball bobbled up to Retegui, who was happy to gobble up the rebound.

As he headed into the ground, Raya came out of nowhere to palm it away before Declan Rice ushered the ball out of play.

The Arsenal players reacted by grabbing Raya and celebrating with him while the Spaniard roared into the Italian night.

And Gunners fans were full of praise for the former Brentford star, who has started the campaign in fine fettle after conceding just once in five matches.

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One Arsenal fan said on X: "David Raya the best goalkeeper in the world currently."

And another wrote: "The best in the world."

While this fan said: "One of the best double saves you'll ever see."

With a fourth putting: "David Raya has been the best GK in the world this season."

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While Arsenal were largely blunted throughout the contest, Mikel Arteta will be happy to leaving Italy with a point.

Atalanta are tough opposition and won the Europa League last season and have been praised for their style of play under Gian Piero Gasperini.

But other than Raya's incredible save, the match was without many other incidents with the Gunners having just two shots on target.

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Bukayo Saka had the best chance for the visitors with a brilliant free-kick in the early stages of the match.

But Marco Carnesecchi pulled off a stupendous save to prevent Arsenal from taking the lead.

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