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Dec 18, 2024, 09:53 PM
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Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma's face was bloodied after being hit by an opponent's cleat in their 4-2 Ligue 1 win over Monaco on Wednesday.
The Italy international took the studs of Wilfried Singo's cleat in the 17th minute at the Stade Louis II.
Singo, whose shot had been blocked, tried to jump over the sliding Donnarumma but instead struck his face.
Paris Saint-Germain's Gianluigi Donnarumma receives medical help after being kicked in the face. Getty Images
Pictures showed that Donnarumma was cut below his right eye. Singo, who had already been warned, was lucky to avoid a red card.
Donnarumma was left lying on the pitch while receiving treatment. He finally stood up and walked away to be replaced by Matvey Safonov.
The win puts Luis Enrique's PSG 10 points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table, but the capital club is struggling in the new format of the Champions League and currently outside the spots to advance with two games left to play.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this story.