Donnarumma Suffers Serious Facial Injury in PSG's 4-2 Win Over Monaco
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma endured a significant facial injury during the team's Ligue 1 clash against AS Monaco on December 18, 2024. The incident happened in the 22nd minute when Wilfried Singo’s challenge accidentally left Donnarumma with a deep wound near his right eye.
Injury and Immediate Treatment
Donnarumma was promptly attended to on the field, where medical staff stapled his wound to control bleeding before he was substituted. PSG later confirmed that the goalkeeper sustained “several facial cuts” and will undergo further medical evaluations. Matvey Safonov replaced him in goal for the remainder of the game.
The club expressed their support for the Italian goalkeeper via social media, saying: “Sending our best wishes to Gigio, who suffered a serious facial injury and had to leave the match in the first half.”
Match Overview
Despite the setback, PSG secured a 4-2 victory in a thrilling encounter. Ousmane Dembélé was the star of the evening, scoring twice to lead PSG’s comeback. Gonçalo Ramos and Désiré Doué also found the back of the net, ensuring the team maintained their dominant position at the top of the league table. Monaco’s goals came from Eliesse Ben Seghir and Breel Embolo.
Controversial Incident
The referee’s decision not to issue a second yellow card to Singo for his high challenge on Donnarumma drew criticism, with many labeling the tackle reckless. Monaco later condemned the racist abuse directed at Singo following the incident, calling the behavior unacceptable.
Current Status
PSG is now 10 points clear of second-placed Olympique de Marseille and Monaco heading into the Christmas break. The team plans to monitor Donnarumma’s recovery closely, with further updates expected after additional assessments.
The victory underscores PSG’s strong performance in Ligue 1, even amid challenges such as Donnarumma’s injury.
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