Arsenal defender Gabriel would not hesitate to take another penalty in a Champions League final despite missing the decisive spot-kick in their defeat to Paris Saint-Germain last season. Gabriel blazed his effort over the crossbar as PSG successfully retained the title on penalties, the final having ended 1-1 after extra time.The Gunners started their campaign to go one better with a 1-0 win at Napoli last month and, ahead of Tuesdays clash with his former club Lille, Gabriel made it clear he would step up again should they find themselves in another shootout on the biggest stage in European football. I think in a final anything can happen so I think we did really well, Gabriel told a pre-match press conference. Like I said in the Champions League, of course if I had another penalty Im going to be there to take it and I think my team-mates helped me a lot after this.Of course I was sad, I dont want to miss a penalty but Ive learned from this and if I have another opportunity Im there to take it.I think we are really happy to be in the Champions League again. We want to keep the momentum, last year we did really well in the Champions league. Its an opportunity for us again to attack the Champions League.We are very motivated, we want to attack every trophy, and tomorrow we are going to have another opp to play the Champions League and play at home in front of our people. We are ready to go.Arsenal bounced back from their 3-0 defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion before the international break by coming from behind to beat Leeds United 2-1 on Saturday.They remain three points behind leaders Manchester City, and Gabriel is satisfied with how Mikel Artetas men have begun the new season.Its how we want to be, we have a good mentality every game. he added. We started the season really strong so I think we need to keep pushing and keep believing in us.And he is relishing the visit of Lille, whom he left in 2020 to join Arsenal.I think its going to be a very special day for me, said Gabriel. I have a lot of love for LOSC, I think especially for me to see the fans and to play against Lille so yeah I am really happy to see them. Topics Arsenal F.C. Champions League Premier League If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Champions League Predictions: More misery for Manchester United, Arsenal stroll while Liverpool get much-needed win Jon Fisher 12th October, 2026 Win tickets to a Champions League game with bet365 Jon Fisher 12th October, 2026 Arteta pleased with Arsenals attacking flow despite stumbling displays Jon Fisher 12th October, 2026 Roma v Real Madrid: Preview, team news, stats and where to watch Jon Fisher 12th October, 2026 Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain: Preview, team news, stats and where to watch Jon Fisher 12th October, 2026 Best goalkeeper in world Courtois set to sign new deal at Madrid Ben Miller 12th October, 2026
