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Gabriel Reflects on Painful Champions League Final Miss

Published June 1, 2026 · Updated June 1, 2026 · Fox Sports

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has addressed the 'painful' experience of missing the decisive penalty in the Champions League final defeat to PSG.

Despite the personal heartbreak, the Brazilian center back remains defiant and proud of the Gunners' historic season. Arsenal entered the final as newly crowned Premier League champions, but PSG secured their second consecutive European crown when Gabriel's penalty sailed over the bar in Budapest.

Taking to social media, Gabriel expressed his disappointment while insisting he remains proud of a campaign that ended Arsenal's 22-year league title drought. 'It's painful, but I'm proud of this team and everything we achieved together this season,' the defender wrote. Manager Mikel Arteta defended Gabriel's decision to take the penalty, revealing he volunteered after primary specialists had been substituted. truewildgame.com

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