Gabriel Magalhaes was in attendance as he watched his Arsenal teammates dismantle Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg.
The defender was spotted in the crowd in crutches at the Emirates Stadium, seeing how everyone managed in such an important tie.
As it stands, Gabriel Magalhaes is out injured for the rest of the season, sparking fears over the Arsenal backline.
In a key clash between Arsenal and Real Madrid to kick off the tie, Jakub Kiwior kept it simple while William Saliba was at his usual best.
While the backline impressed, it was Declan Rice who stole the headlines for his contribution in the match.
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Gabriel Magalhaes jokes about Declan Rice’s right foot after Arsenal vs Real Madrid
While many at the Emirates Stadium turned up hoping for the best, Arsenal somehow walked away with a result even better than many would’ve dreamt of.
A Declan Rice brace of free-kicks was followed up by a Mikel Merino finish, giving Arsenal a 3-0 lead over Real Madrid heading into the second leg.
It was a night to remember for many, including Gabriel Magalhaes, who may be glad that he wasn’t missed quite as much as many feared.
Taking to Instagram after, the Brazilian posted a behind-the-scenes video in the dressing room speaking to the man of the moment, Rice.
In his story, Gabriel was seen asking: “Oh my god. Give me your right foot, please, please, please. Give me, give me, give me.
“Unbelievable, brother.”
It was a moment that was just as appreciated by his teammates as it was by the fans and coaches at the time.
Declan Rice may have had his Thierry Henry moment for Arsenal
Over the years, there have been many players who have cemented their legacy at Arsenal with big moments they have appeared in.
For Thierry Henry, his goal against Real Madrid in 2006 was among those that will always be remembered for its importance.
Leading into the match, Mikel Arteta and Arsenal players were all asked about that moment and how big it was.
Well for Rice, his double free-kick salvo could go down as his own moment to rival that of Thierry Henry, something that could be treasured forever.
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