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The mark of a hero: How a facial scar shaped Gianluigi Donnarumma’s legend ahead of PSG’s UEFA Champions League final dream

May 8, 2025
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Gianluigi Donnarumma once stood out for his towering frame and youthful dominance between the posts. Now, he draws just as much attention for something far more telling: a deep scar etched across his right cheek. It’s a mark of resilience, pain, and rebirth—symbolic of the path the Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper has taken to become one of the heroes of this season’s UEFA Champions League campaign.

His latest masterclass came against Arsenal, where PSG cruised to a 3–1 aggregate win, securing a place in the Champions League final against Inter. On a night where the stars aligned for the Parisians, it was Donnarumma’s light that shone brightest.

The semi-final clash against Arsenal demanded composure, agility, and presence—all qualities Donnarumma showcased with authority. In the first leg at Parc des Princes, he denied Gabriel Martinelli from point-blank range, followed by a world-class stop to deny Martin Odegaard from distance. And in the second half, he produced a fingertip save to divert Bukayo Saka’s curling effort, reminiscent of Yann Sommer’s viral stop against Lamine Yamal the previous night.

Over the course of both legs, Donnarumma faced nine shots and conceded only once, proving once again that when the lights are brightest, the 26-year-old delivers. This marks his first appearance in a Champions League final, a stage he once seemed destined for in his Milan days before a tumultuous start to life in France tested his resolve.

The mystery behind the scar

Throughout these performances, viewers noticed the change—a deep, visible scar on Donnarumma’s face, one that hadn’t been there in his early Paris or San Siro days. It’s a haunting reminder of a moment that could have ended his season before it even reached its peak.

The incident occurred on December 18, 2024, during a Ligue 1 clash against Monaco at the Stade Louis II. In the 22nd minute, Wilfried Singo stormed forward. Donnarumma parried the Ivorian’s shot, but in the aftermath, Singo’s studs came crashing down across the goalkeeper’s face.

He was treated on the pitch and taken off immediately, requiring 10 stitches—some reports even said 10 staples—to close the deep gash. Referee Francois Letexier, who officiated the 2024 Champions League final, deemed the challenge “reckless but not inconsiderate,” allowing Singo to escape without a red card. Despite the gravity of the injury, the shot-stoppper missed just one match before returning in January.

“I wish you a good recovery,” Singo later wrote in a heartfelt Instagram apology. “My gesture was obviously not intentional, but I was able to see afterwards that he had a significant injury to his face.”

Rising from the blow: Season of redemption

That moment could have broken him, but instead, it ignited a different version of Donnarumma—focused, ferocious, and more mature. Since January, he’s put together a string of imperious displays that have helped PSG silence their European doubters.

From saving penalties at Anfield against Liverpool to denying Aston Villa in the quarter-finals and now outclassing Arsenal, Donnarumma’s gloveprint is all over PSG’s Champions League journey. And now, the former Milan prodigy stands one game away from the ultimate crown—a Champions League title that would not only define his legacy but rewrite the narrative that followed him from Italy to France.



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