Donnarumma Reacts to Mocking Gesture from Lyon’s Mikautadze
PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma lost his temper after Lyon's Mikautadze mocked him following a goal during their heated clash.
Gianluigi Donnarumma, the Italian goalkeeper for Paris Saint-Germain, found himself at the center of controversy during Sunday night's match against Lyon after an incident with Georgian forward Georges Mikautadze. Donnarumma’s frustration boiled over when Mikautadze mocked him following a goal.
With PSG leading 2-0, Mikautadze scored for Lyon in the 40th minute to revive his team’s hopes of a comeback. While retrieving the ball from the net, Mikautadze appeared to taunt Donnarumma, sparking an immediate reaction from the Italian shot-stopper.
Visibly furious, Donnarumma approached Mikautadze, shoving him to the ground and pointing his finger in a threatening gesture. The escalating altercation was quickly diffused as the referee and other players intervened, preventing the situation from worsening.
After a brief exchange, both players were instructed by the referee to make peace on the pitch, with Donnarumma and Mikautadze sharing an awkward hug to resolve the matter. Despite this, the Italian goalkeeper's visible anger continues to be a talking point in French media.
This outburst highlights the increasing pressure on Donnarumma, whose position at PSG has come under scrutiny following inconsistent performances this season. The Italian international has conceded 15 goals in 15 matches, registering only four clean sheets, leaving questions about his confidence and mental state.