Reactions to Donnarumma’s save vs. Liverpool: ‘Best in the world,’ says Haaland | OneFootball

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

BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy warms up prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Estonia at Stadio di Bergamo on September 05, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images)

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.”

Donnarumma has kept 12 clean sheets in 29 games with Manchester City this season, conceding 27 goals.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Manchester City celebrates his team’s second goal scored by teammate Jeremy Doku (not pictured) during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Manchester City and SSC Napoli at City of Manchester Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

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.

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 16: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy warms up prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Norway at San Siro Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

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.