Georgi Mamardashvili, Valencia’s goalkeeper, played a crucial role in Valencia’s unexpected 2:1 victory against Real Madrid in Madrid.

Mamardashvili solidified his reputation as a penalty specialist by saving Vinicius Junior’s penalty in the 13th minute when the score was 0:0. Valencia ultimately won the match 2:1, with Hugo Duro scoring a goal in the 95th minute. This victory marked Valencia’s first win at the “Bernabeu” in 17 years.

Following the game, Mamardashvili shared an interesting anecdote about the penalty save, stating, “I bet Vini 50 euros that I would save his penalty. He didn’t give me the money.”