Marquinhos Reveals Why He Embraced Gabriel After UCL Final Shootout
Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos admits he broke away from his teammates’ celebrations to console Arsenal centre-back Gabriel Magalhães after the Brazilian missed the decisive spot-kick in the 2026 Champions League final. The match in Budapest finished 1-1 after extra time, but PSG held their nerve in the shootout to win 4-3. Marquinhos says the hug was a simple act of respect between two professionals. Fans have praised the moment as a rare display of sportsmanship in one of club football’s biggest finals.
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