Donnarumma jokes abound after Chevalier howler on PSG debut in 2025 Super Cup

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 05: Gianluigi Donnarumma #1 of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates after Desire Doue #14 (not pictured) scores his team’s first goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter-final match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Bayern München at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 05, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Lucas Chevalier’s howler in the UEFA Super Cup against Tottenham prompted PSG fans to worry they will regret forcing Gianluigi Donnarumma out.

Inevitably, the decision to freeze out hero of the Champions League campaign Donnarumma in favour of Chevalier poured extra pressure on the new goalkeeper.

On his debut, he saw Palhinha’s effort come off the bar with Micky van de Ven ready to turn in the rebound.

Far worse was the second goal, as Cuti Romero’s diving header on a Pedro Porro free kick found Chevalier totally unprepared, the finish bending back his gloves to loop into the empty net.

Chevalier comparison to Donnarumma doesn’t start well

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New captain Cristian Romero on the scoresheet!

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It was a real howler from the €40m plus bonuses purchase and did not go unnoticed by PSG fans who felt Donnarumma was harshly treated.

The error was followed by numerous jokes on social media with supporters pointing out Donnarumma was probably at home chuckling as he watched his replacement struggle so badly.

But that’s none of Gianluigi Donnarumma’s business 🐸☕ pic.twitter.com/rZYXGjK6yk

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Many more pointed out the Italian “would’ve saved that easily” and while he may not have the skills with the ball at his feet that Chevalier might command, he is still perhaps the best shot-stopper in the game right now.

48′: PSG 0-2 Tottenham 😳 pic.twitter.com/Kg1S9V7rak

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Set-piece perfection 😮‍💨

Cristian Romero doubles Tottenham’s lead against the UCL Champions 🔥 pic.twitter.com/TA7wT0Wmu3

— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) August 13, 2025