Gabriel 'Eager' for Another Champions League Final Penalty Opportunity

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães stated he would step up for another penalty despite his miss against Paris Saint-Germain in last season's European final.

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães told ESPN Brasil he is "eager" to take another penalty in a Champions League final following his decisive miss against Paris Saint-Germain last season. During the shootout, Gabriel sent his attempt over the crossbar, a result that secured PSG their second consecutive European title. The miss followed an earlier failed attempt by teammate Eberechi Eze in the same shootout.

Despite the continental defeat, Arsenal ended a 22-year drought to claim the Premier League title last season. The club’s defensive unit, anchored by Gabriel, conceded only seven goals throughout the entirety of their European campaign. The Brazilian international noted that he has received significant support from fans since the final and insisted he would not let one missed kick define his season.

Mikel Arteta’s side enters their next fixture against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Saturday having yet to drop a point in the current domestic campaign. While the club prepares for upcoming matches, they have also reached an agreement to sign 17-year-old winger Andria Bartishvili to bolster the squad.