Gianluigi Buffon proved once again that experience and skill don't diminish with age, as the Italian shot-stopper proved to be crucial for Juventus' win against Olympique Lyon.
The Italian shot-stopper managed to break a personal jinx when it comes to saving penalties, as he denied Alexandre Lacazette of what could have been the opening goal for the hosts by clearing his spot kick with a left-handed save.
BUFFON YOU LEGEND!!!! SAVES LACAZETTE'S PENALTY KICK
— ItalianFootballTV (@IFTV_Official) October 18, 2016
THOUGHT HE LOST IT THO?!?! pic.twitter.com/Wo2cHDdQFd
2003 - Gianluigi #Buffon has saved his first penalty (in the reg. time) in the #UCL since May of 2003 vs Real Madrid (Luis Figo). Wonderful. pic.twitter.com/S5dPW6Hpmq
— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) October 18, 2016
Moments later, Buffon managed to dazzle the world with an incredible save. Lyon was playing against ten men after Lemina was sent off, and a quick counter seemed to be their ticket to the opening goal. Nevertheless, Buffon managed to clear the shot by sending it over the bar.
No hay goles en el Lyon-Juventus pero Buffon es la figura con sus tapadas. #championsRPC pic.twitter.com/1kXWwfifan
— Deportes RPC (@deportesrpc) October 18, 2016
Juan Cuadrado would go on and score a late goal for Juventus, keeping their unbeaten run in the tournament while battling Sevilla for Group H's top spot.