What did Marquinhos say to Gabriel?

Marquinhos revealed the comforting words he gave Gabriel Magalhaes when the Arsenal defender missed the decisive penalty that led to the London club's defeat to PSG in the Champions League final on May 30th.

In Budapest, Arsenal lost to PSG 3-4 on penalties after the two teams drew 1-1 in 120 minutes. Gabriel took Arsenal's fifth penalty, but his left-footed shot went over the crossbar, handing the French team their second consecutive Champions League title.

While his teammates celebrated the victory, Marquinhos chose to go and hug and comfort his distraught compatriot. The PSG captain shared: "As soon as Gabriel missed, I immediately remembered how I felt when I missed my penalty against Croatia at the World Cup. I understand how difficult that moment must have been."

The veteran PSG center-back was one of the players who missed a penalty that led to Brazil's elimination by Croatia in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup. Therefore, he understands the pressure and disappointment Gabriel is facing.

"I know he has very high expectations for this match. Gabriel wants to win the Champions League more than anyone and understands that if he misses, the dream will be shattered. That's a huge burden for a player," Marquinhos added.

According to the 32-year-old star, Gabriel shouldn't be judged solely on one missed shot, as the Arsenal center-back had an outstanding season and proved himself to be among the world's top defenders. "Gabriel had a fantastic season. He doesn't deserve to bear all this pain on his shoulders," Marquinhos emphasized.

More than just a beautiful gesture after the final, Marquinhos's action also demonstrated unity within the Brazilian team before they embark on their journey to conquer the 2026 World Cup.

Source: https://znews.vn/marquinhos-noi-gi-voi-gabriel-post1656024.html