Reactions to Donnarumma’s save vs. Liverpool: ‘Best in the world,’ says Haaland
Gianluigi Donnarumma has made headlines thanks to a fantastic late save that inspired Manchester City’s 2-1 away win against Liverpool: ‘It shows why he’s the best in the world,’ said Erling Haaland.
Reactions to Donnarumma’s massive save vs. Liverpool
Donnarumma’s big save against Liverpool on Sunday sparked plenty of reactions, including the one from his Manchester City teammate Haaland.
“Look at Gigio with an incredible save from Mac Allister,” the Norway international said at full-time.
“For me, it was out of this world. It shows why he’s the best in the world.”
This crucial save from Gigi Donnarumma (26) against Liverpool…
Guardiola’s reaction says it all. pic.twitter.com/NsL6y3q100
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) February 9, 2026
Donnarumma has kept 12 clean sheets in 29 games with Manchester City this season, conceding 27 goals.
The Italy captain was also praised by English football legend Gary Neville, who argued that thanks to Gigio, Guardiola and Haaland, City can aim for the Premier League title.
“If Man City are going to win the league, they’re going to need something really special,” Neville said on The Gary Neville Podcast.
“For once, [they’re] not the best team. Arsenal are the best team and they have got the best squad. Arsenal are playing the best football, they’re the most consistent and they’re the most solid.
“But what you can never do is write off Pep Guardiola, and the likes of Donnarumma and Haaland, because they’ve got it in them.”
Donnarumma joined Manchester City last summer after winning a treble with PSG in 2025-26.
The 26-year-old didn’t only leave Paris as a Champions League winner, but also as a four-time French champion.
Donnarumma was only 17 when he made his senior Italy debut in 2016, replacing Gigi Buffon in a friendly against France.
He has now collected 79 appearances with the Azzurri and won the Euros in 2021.
Guardiola couldn’t believe Donnarumma pulled off that save in the 99th minute against Liverpool pic.twitter.com/IsgrsR0ENz
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) February 9, 2026
Gianluigi Donnarumma. pic.twitter.com/i05ex1Hfr3
— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 8, 2026
Pep Guardiola enjoyed Gianluigi Donnarumma’s 98th minute save vs. Liverpool so much he had to imitate it pic.twitter.com/OUkbZpPPvx
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) February 9, 2026
Donnarumma, you reflex monster. I love you, man.pic.twitter.com/3wdhKMfv3l
— Geronimo Morgans (@GeronimoMorgans) February 8, 2026
Donnarumma! you can’t be real #LIVMCI | @ManCity pic.twitter.com/PUYAY6YEZn
— Premier League India (@PLforIndia) February 8, 2026
Stop that Donnarumma. pic.twitter.com/Puy6TL9O3C
— Stop That Football (@stopthatfooty) February 8, 2026
Donnarumma, a game changer pic.twitter.com/bVbO38LtFy
— Real Talk Manchester City (@RealTalkMCFC) February 8, 2026