PSG won on penalties against Flamengo after the match had finished 1-1 following extra-time, with Russia international Safonov making an amazing four saves in the shootout.
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Buffon, now Italy team manager, was eager to send his congratulations to Safonov.
He told Sport24: "I'm very happy for Matvey because he's a talented goalkeeper who hasn't had many opportunities to prove himself in recent years. Excellent! "
Safonov joined PSG last year from FC Krasnodar.