Gabriel mimics Gyokeres in Arsenal's Champions League win

In a recent Champions League match held in Europe, Arsenal faced off against Sporting Lisbon, securing a convincing 5-1 victory. The match took place on a Tuesday night, with Arsenal leading the scoreboard at halftime with a score of 3-0. Gabriel, an Arsenal defender, played a significant role by not only solidifying the defense but also scoring the third goal of the match. His goal came from a well-placed header, demonstrating his offensive capabilities beyond his defensive responsibilities. Gabriel's celebration after scoring was particularly noteworthy; he imitated the goal celebration of Viktor Gyokeres, the striker from Sporting Lisbon. Gyokeres, who has recently gained attention as a rising star in European football, has a signature goal celebration where he links his fingers and places them over his eyes. Gabriel's cheeky imitation was interpreted as a light-hearted dig at Gyokeres, who had been subdued throughout the game, failing to find the back of the net despite his previous impressive performances for both his club and national team. The English team maintained strong defensive tactics throughout the match, with Gabriel particularly effective in neutralizing Gyokeres, illustrated when he dispossessed the striker near the Arsenal goal and celebrated engagingly with the fans. Despite being a prominent forward with 24 goals in all competitions for Sporting Lisbon, Gyokeres struggled during the match, and although he managed to strike the post late in the game, his performance fell short of expectations. Following the match, Gyokeres commented on Gabriel's imitation of his celebration, stating it was fun and jokingly suggested that Gabriel might need to come up with his own celebration instead. Arsenal's decisive victory not only highlighted their attacking prowess but also affirmed their defensive strength, allowing them to capture a crucial win in their Champions League campaign.