The play of the night! Mamardashvili reveals the bet with Vinicius after his stunning save

In a day full of emotions, goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili left a memorable story after the match between his team, Valencia, and Real Madrid. In the 2-1 victory for the hosts, Mamardashvili became the star of the game by saving a penalty taken by Vinicius Jr., and along the way, he surprised everyone with a confession that has gone viral: a bet with the Brazilian forward himself.

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The standout moment came when the referee awarded a penalty to Real Madrid. Vinicius, who had been one of the most influential players of the match, took the shot. However, Mamardashvili, with great intuition, guessed the direction and saved the strike, sending the Mestalla crowd into raptures.

After this pivotal moment, Mamardashvili decided to share an uncommon story in the football world. "I bet 50 euros with Vinicius that I would save the penalty," the goalkeeper confessed. "He said yes, and I won," he added with a smile, revealing the cheeky bet between the two players. The anecdote, which seems straight out of a film, only added more excitement to a match that was already tense due to the significance of the fixture.

The game, which had a frantic pace, continued with a series of emotional moments. Dakhaby put Valencia ahead, giving his side the advantage. However, shortly after, Vinicius equalised with a brilliant play that reminded everyone why he is one of the most dangerous players in the world. The situation seemed balanced, but Mamardashvili's intervention changed the course of the match.

With the score level, Valencia did not lose hope, and when it seemed that time was running out, Hugo Duro, who had always been a key player in the team's attack, scored the goal that gave the hosts a dramatic late victory. A goal that sealed the fate of the match and gave Mamardashvili and his teammates a much-celebrated three points.

The penalty save became one of the most discussed moments of the match. Mamardashvili, beyond his heroic performance, made it clear that he shares a great relationship with Vinicius, who quickly joked about the bet. In the end, the three points stayed in Valencia, but the story of the bet between the two players was what truly ignited social media.

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These kinds of anecdotes, where footballers drop their rivalry on the field to show their more human and playful side, are often what make football even more thrilling. Mamardashvili not only stood out for his incredible performance between the posts, but also for that bet which will be remembered by all fans.