Last updated on September 17, 2024
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Sanchez’s stunning saves vs Bournemouth. Source: @FabrizioRomano
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez produced a moment of brilliance to deny Bournemouth an equalizer, making a stunning penalty save that secured the Blues’ 1-0 win.
The Moment of Magic
The Spanish goalkeeper’s heroics came at a crucial moment, as Bournemouth’s Evanilson stepped up to take the penalty with the score still level.
But Sanchez was up to the task, guessing correctly and palming away the Brazilian’s effort to send the Stamford Bridge crowd into raptures.
A huge save from Sanchez. 🧤#CFC | #BOUCHE pic.twitter.com/NXjrCHuqI4
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 14, 2024
Sanchez’s save was a testament to his exceptional reflexes, shot-stopping ability, and mental toughness.
The 26-year-old has been in fine form this season, and this moment of magic further cemented his status as one of the Premier League’s top goalkeepers.
Sanchez has been instrumental in Chelsea’s recent success, consistently delivering clutch performances. His confidence and leadership at the back have been key factors in the team’s improved defensive record.
Sanchez Speaks Out
Speaking to chelseafc.com, Robert Sanchez shared his thoughts on the penalty save and the win:
A word from Rob, who was sensational at the Vitality Stadium. 🇪🇸#CFC | #BOUCHE pic.twitter.com/KbinbKupoD
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 15, 2024
It’s the closest thing you can get to scoring a goal as a keeper. You make a penalty save, a few good saves in the game, a lot of actions, and keep a clean sheet, so I’m over the moon.
When asked about his thought process during the penalty, Sanchez revealed:
We always study the opponents. I’ve been looking at him. I can see he changes when the keeper dives early. So I held, and I knew if I stayed where I was he was going to put it there, so it was a good decision and a good save.
Sanchez also praised his teammates, saying:
I’m really happy with the team. We are improving game by game, session by session, and we can go to the highest which is what we believe we can do, and this is what we are going to try and do.
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca praised Sanchez’s decisive intervention, saying:
Robert made a fantastic save at a crucial moment. He’s shown again why he’s such an important player for us.
He is giving us what we need from a keeper and is doing very well with the build-up. He recognises when we need to play short or long. We enjoy the three points.
