Watch: Maignan pulls off amazing penalty save to deny Dybala and earn win for Milan

Mike Maignan produced a fantastic penalty save to preserve AC Milan’s lead against Roma, bailing out Youssouf Fofana in the process.

Inside the final 15 minutes, Fofana gave away a free-kick right on the edge of Milan’s box after a rash challenge on Cristante. Then, he blocked the resulting set-piece with his arm to give Roma a penalty.

However, at a time when his record against spot kicks had been put under scrutiny by the media, Maignan rose to the occasion. Dybala went bottom right but didn’t get enough power on it, with the Frenchman parrying it around the corner.

MIKE MAIGNAN HUGE PENALTY SAVE ON DYBALA!!! pic.twitter.com/KZtORNRIKM

— Inside Milan (@_InsideMilan) November 2, 2025

It would prove to be a winning contribution, too: Milan held out after the penalty save to earn a 1-0 victory and a huge three points. Sometimes, goalkeepers have to take matters into their own hands to keep a clean sheet.