May 31, 2026
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that defender Gabriel Magalhães volunteered to take the decisive penalty during the Gunners’ UEFA Champions League final clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday.
The North London side suffered heartbreak after losing in a penalty shoot-out following a 1-1 draw at the end of 120 minutes.
Kai Havertz gave Arsenal hope during normal time, while Ousmane Dembele found the net for PSG to ensure the contest remained level and eventually headed to penalties.
In the shoot-out, Gabriel and Eberechi Eze failed to convert their spot-kicks, handing the advantage to the French champions, who went on to secure the European title.
