Rabiot praises Donnarumma: the shot I would have bet on went in

Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Stade de France, Italy were left stuck 1‑1 against France in the Nations League. Milan midfielder Adrien Rabiot praised Gianluigi Donnarumma, saying: “Well done Donnarumma, I would have bet that my shot would have gone in.”

Praise for the Italian goalkeeper

Rabiot smiled into the microphones of Sportmediaset, emphasizing the Italian goalkeeper's readiness at the end. The broadcast, aired live with Highlights, Live, Video and Photos, also included content on Tennis, MotoGP, Formula and the XXL section dedicated to Drive and Pressing, all devoted to football.

Rabiot added that “without Gigio we would have scored two or three more goals”, highlighting the missed opportunity. Coach Zinedine Zidane also said he was pleased with the team's overall performance.

Analysis of the Italian performance

Italy defended well, creating numerous chances but failing to finish the second goal, as Rabiot observed. He described the match as open, with a defensive error that allowed the draw, and praised the quality shown in both halves. Rabiot also recalled that the team created a lot, but the loss of a ball allowed the result to level.

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According to Rabiot, Italy is lucky to have such a goalkeeper, a judgment that strengthens confidence in the national defence. His praise, broadcast live, underscores Donnarumma’s importance for the national team’s upcoming commitments.