Arteta reveals why Gabriel took decisive spot-kick in UCL final loss

Pmnewsnigeria | 01-06-2026 06:58am |

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provided insights into the decision-making process behind defender Gabriel Magalhães taking the decisive penalty during the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. The match concluded with a score of 1-1 after extra time, necessitating a penalty shoot-out to determine the winner. Arteta noted that Gabriel was chosen for the spot-kick due to his confidence and composure under pressure, qualities deemed essential in such a critical moment. The match saw Kai Havertz score for Arsenal, while Ousmane Dembélé equalised for PSG, leading to the tense shoot-out.

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