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Oblak's Impossible Save Defies Physics!
22 Dec
Summary
- Jan Oblak made a gravity-defying save with an xGOT of 0.91.
- Atletico Madrid led Girona 1-0 before a disallowed equalizer.
- Oblak boasts a 46.9% clean sheet record in LaLiga games.
In a match against Girona, Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak executed a save that defied all expectations, stopping a shot with an xGOT of 0.91. This incredible feat occurred after Koke had given Atletico a 1-0 lead in the 13th minute. Despite the narrow advantage, the team's historically poor away form meant the lead was precarious.
The save came in the 22nd minute when Girona's Alex Witsel struck a powerful shot that appeared destined for the net. However, Oblak, with extraordinary reflexes and strength, clawed the ball off the line in mid-air, astonishing players and spectators alike. This extraordinary intervention prevented Girona from equalizing.
Oblak continued his stellar performance, making another vital one-on-one save later in the game. His consistent brilliance is highlighted by his remarkable LaLiga record, boasting a 46.9% clean sheet ratio, the best in the league's 96-year history. His ability to make the impossible possible is a defining characteristic of his career.
