by Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili admitted that before the penalty kick in the 30th round of La Liga against Real Madrid (2:1), he made a playful bet with Vinicius Junior: he promised to save his shot and wagered 50 euros on it.
Details: This unexpected dialogue between the players occurred right before the penalty was taken. It might have affected the Real forward’s focus, as his shot was weak and easily saved by the Georgian national team’s goalkeeper.
After the match, the goalkeeper smiled and told the mixed zone that he won 50 euros. However, Mamardashvili himself admitted that Vinicius has yet to pay the lost amount.
Reminder: Despite the fact that Vinicius did score later in the match, the defeat was very painful for Real, especially in the context of the championship race. Incidentally, Barcelona failed to fully capitalize on their rival’s slip, sharing points with Betis.
