Arsenal fans noticed what Gabriel Magalhaes was spotted doing whilst the Gunners were 9-2 up in the tie against PSV Eindhoven.
Arsenal are into the Champions League quarter-finals after emphatically seeing off Dutch outfit PSV Eindhoven as they won 9-3 on aggregate.
Now, Mikel Arteta’s side will play Real Madrid in what will be a mouth-watering tie between two major European giants.
The Gunners’ fans loved their side’s performance in the Round of 16 and particularly a moment in the first-half from Gabriel which shows what Arteta has done to his players.
Gabriel Magalhaes passionately celebrates tackle vs PSV Eindhoven even at 9-2 up
Arsenal’s second-leg clash with PSV was almost seen as a dead rubber following the emphatic win the North Londoners managed to secure in Eindhoven last week.
The Gunners’ supporters were a bit unsure about the value for money they would be getting from their tickets, however, Gabriel Magalhaes was on hand to ensure they were still entertained.
Even at 9-2 up, the Brazilian went steaming into a challenge to block an attempt from PSV’s Couhaib Driouech to deny him a great opportunity.
After successfully making the block, Gabriel, who Arsenal want to sign a new contract, celebrated the challenge like it was a match-winning moment and the fans loved it.
Arsenal fans love Gabriel Magalhaes’ mentality
Arsenal fans have lauded Gabriel’s mentality for still wanting to win the match even with his side having almost two feet in the next round.
They have also credited Arteta for the work he has done in changing the players’ mentality to ensure they are always wanting to win.
During the match, Arsenal supporters took to X to share their admiration for Gabriel’s passion.
One fan said: “9-2 up and Gabriel still celebrates a block tackle that prevents a goal. Elite mentality.”
Another supporter claimed: “Gabriel celebrating a goal-saving block while 9-2 up against PSV tonight. He’s mental, but we love him!”
There was yet more praise for Gabriel’s passion even at 9-2: “Gabriel celebrating a sliding tackle 9-2 up. What a bloke.”
“Gabriel celebrating a sliding tackle while the score is 9-2 on aggregate. Mikel Arteta, what have you done to the club I love?” claimed another fan.
