David Raya has undergone a staggering transformation since his horror on-field injury long before he helped Arsenal reach the Champions League final
Arsenal star David Raya looks unrecognisable in old photos after horror on-field injury
David Raya has undergone a staggering transformation since his horror on-field injury long before he helped Arsenal reach the Champions League final
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Fasika Zelealem Senior Sports Reporter
09:17, 30 May 2026
When David Raya steps out onto the pristinely manicured grass of the Puskás Aréna for Saturday’s Champions League Final, he’ll do…
A photo shows David Raya in Arsenal's dugout receiving instructions from staff and teammates moments before the Champions League…
David Raya's unique route to the Champions League final included a spell in non-league football
The goalkeeper made a last-ditch save to deny Alejandro Garnacho and Mikel Arteta said: ‘David’s hand brought my heart back to…
Many of Raya's best saves this season came at critical moments, either when Arsenal were level or holding onto a narrow lead
Mikel Merino has been almost five months - and feared he could miss the World Cup - but is now fit and firing as Arsenal go in…
