Goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili said on Saturday that he bet Vincius Jnior that he'd save the Real Madrid forward's first-half penalty in Valencia's 2-1 win at the Santiago Bernabu.
Madrid had the chance to take the lead in the LaLiga match when they were awarded a spot kick in the 13th minute -- after Kylian Mbapp was fouled by defender Csar Trrega -- but keeper Mamardashvili palmed away Vincius' effort.
Vincius went on to score in the second half, drawing level with Madrid legend Ronaldo Nazario as the club's all-time highest scoring Brazilian, but Valencia won thanks to a goal from Hugo Duro in added time.
"I had a conversation with Vinicius, and I won 50," Mamardashvili told reporters after the game. "I asked him if he wanted to bet 50, and he said 'yes'. and I won."
"He ought to pay me, but he hasn't yet," Mamardashvili -- who was outstanding throughout the match, making a number of saves -- added.
The result hit Madrid's chances of winning the LaLiga title, leaving them three points behind rivals Barcelona having played a game more, and increased Valencia's possibilities of staying up.
Mamardashvili signed for Liverpool last summer after starring at Euro 2024, but remained at Valencia on loan.
Vincius was whistled by some fans at the Bernabu, despite scoring Madrid's only goal, and equalling his hero Ronaldo on 104 goals for the club.
"A special day. It's an honour to have scored as many goals as my idol," Vincius posted later on social media. "I arrived here as a child, and he showed me the way.
"A bad game, but we know where to improve. Madrid never give up. See you in London," Vinicius added, referring to Madrid's Champions League quarterfinal first leg with Arsenal on Tuesday.
