Lazio’s goalkeeper, Ivan Provedel, etched his name in the annals of Champions League history by scoring a last-gasp goal that secured a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in their Champions League opener.
The 29-year-old Italian shot-stopper emerged as the hero of the night, displaying incredible athleticism as he leaped the highest at the Stadio Olimpico to cancel out Pablo Barrios’ first-half goal.
Witness the incredible moment here:
Provedel’s remarkable feat didn’t stop there. He became just the second goalkeeper in the history of the Champions League to score a non-penalty goal, joining an exclusive club of goalkeeping heroes.
List Of Goalkeepers To Have Scored Non-Penalty Goal in The Champions League
1. Sinan Bolat – December 2009
2. Ivan Provedel – September 2023
List of Goalkeepers To Have Scored a goal the Champions League
1. Sinan Bolat – December 2009
2. Vincent Enyeama – September 2010
3. Ivan Provedel – September 2023
Ivan Provedel’s late-game heroics not only earned Lazio a crucial point but also solidified his place in the record books, making this Champions League match an unforgettable moment in his career and in the history of the competition.
