Arsenal stars could not hold back the tears after they were beaten by Paris Saint-Germain on penalties in the Champions League final in Budapest. Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhaes both missed their spot kicks as the Ligue 1 champions ran out 4-3 winners on penalties.
The two Gunners’ stars were visibly upset after their costly misses saw PSG crowned back-to-back Champions League winners. Gabriel missed the decisive penalty, blazing an effort over the bar, while Eze dragged his shot wide of the post.
PSG stars raced onto the pitch to celebrate, but Brazilian defender Marquinhos rushed over to his international teammate to console Gabriel. His fellow Arsenal teammates also rushed over to protect the 28-year-old, while others consoled Eze.
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Speaking on TNT Sports commentary, Ally McCoist said: “I’m gutted for him, absolutely gutted for him. I mention something that we saw there that was absolutely fantastic, as soon as he missed it, do you know who the first person was up to him?
“Marquinhos, his Brazilian centre-back pal and gave him the biggest cuddle you’ve ever seen, it’ll mean nothing to him at this moment in time, but what a touch it was.”
Kai Havertz had given Arsenal the lead after just five minutes, before Ousmane Demebel equalised from the penalty spot midway through the second half.
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