Paris Saint-Germain took a 2-0 win at RC Lens in Ligue 1, and Matvey Safonov was a major reason why. The PSG goalkeeper finished with 8 saves and a clean sheet at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. On Sofascore, he earned a 9.7 Sofascore Rating, one of his top match displays of the season.

Shot-stopping clinic in Lens

Safonov’s reflexes defined the night. He made 8 saves in total, with 6 coming from inside the box, a strong indicator of high-quality chances faced. His goals prevented number sat at 1.0868, supported by a keeper save value of 1.3746. That combination shows he outperformed the shots on target he faced and protected PSG’s lead throughout.

Box command and quick decisions

It was not only about stopping shots. Safonov added 3 punches and a good high claim, plus 1 aerial duel won, to manage RC Lens crosses under pressure. He also made 3 clearances and 9 ball recoveries, keeping PSG organized in their own area. The result was a calm, controlled defensive performance in a busy venue.

Distribution under pressure

With 54 touches, Safonov was involved in PSG’s buildup. He completed 21 of 35 passes, including 18 of 20 in his own half for security. The longer game was riskier, going 4 of 18 on long balls, while he attempted 15 passes in the opposition half with 3 completed. He carried the ball 5 times for 20.28 meters, adding a small dose of progression when needed.

Where this fits in his PSG season

Across 14 Ligue 1 appearances this season, Safonov has 8 clean sheets and 34 saves in 1,260 minutes. He has conceded 12 goals, prevented 1.0418 based on shot quality, and saved the only penalty he has faced. His season average Sofascore Rating is 7.12. For a 25-year-old with a proposed market value of 23 million euros, it is a resume that keeps trending up.

Why it matters for PSG

A clean sheet away at Lens in round 29 is valuable in any season. Safonov backed up PSG’s 2-0 win with elite shot-stopping and steady handling. On Sofascore, the match features player heat maps and xG-backed numbers, and his 9.7 Sofascore Rating fits the eye test. It looks like PSG have a goalkeeper ready for decisive spring fixtures.