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Arsenal's Gabriel Misses Final Penalty

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes missed the decisive penalty in the Champions League final, allowing PSG to retain their European crown despite the Gunners' historic Premier League win.

Gabriel's penalty sailed over the bar in Budapest, ending Arsenal's dream of a double after they had just secured the Premier League title. Despite the personal heartbreak, the Brazilian defender expressed pride in the team's achievement, posting on Instagram: "It's painful, but I'm proud of this team and everything we achieved together this season." albergomalica.it

Manager Mikel Arteta defended his defender, revealing Gabriel volunteered to take the crucial fifth penalty after Arsenal's primary specialists had been substituted or were unavailable following 120 minutes of action. "He wanted to take number five honestly. We have prepared and trained for this moment," Arteta explained.