Football, on many occasions, does not understand justice. Gabriel Magalhaes scored a spectacular Champions League final. However, fate wanted it to pass to posterity for miss the decisive penalty. A single error in the shootout that deprived Arsenal of winning the first European Cup in their history.
After the Champions League final, The Brazilian published a statement on his social networks where he described the defeat as “painful”but he was very proud of the team and everything achieved during the season, as well as the fans. “Thanks to the incredible fans for supporting us, we’ll see you next season,” he declared.
Thanks to the incredible fans for supporting us, see you next season
It’s very cruel to lose that way, in the penalty lottery. However, The fans, instead of pointing it out, decided to support him massively. So much so that the Sales of his t-shirt increased by 350%becoming the most requested of the weekend and doubling the numbers of any other garment for sale.
“It’s cruel, but that’s football. We win together and we lose together. Without them (he also mentions Eze’s penalty) we wouldn’t have won the Premier League.”. They will not be the last to fail. We’ve all done it at some point,” Rice acknowledged after the game. “Gabriel wanted to take the fifth penalty. Normally, the pitchers are Saka, Odegaard and Havertz. But, without them, other players had to step forward. We are preparing this moment,” explained Arteta.
Gabriel Magalhaes reacts after missing the decisive penalty.
A brilliant season
The Brazilian has had an extraordinary year, consolidating itself as a world-class central defender. He has been the player with Most minutes at Arsenal (22,228) and he is already the fourth central defender with the most goals in the history of the Gunners. That is why for Arteta it is a key piece. “When you look at his presence, the way he leads the team, how he talks to people, his body language… It is no coincidence that he has evolved to become one of the best centre-backs in the world.”Mikel confessed.