Marquinhos explains comforting Gabriel after Champions League final penalty miss

In the aftermath of PSG's penalty shootout victory against Arsenal at the Puskas Arena, PSG captain Marquinhos made a gesture of sportsmanship that stood out. While his teammates sprinted to celebrate a second successive title, the captain headed straight to a devastated Gabriel Magalhaes to offer comfort after the defender's missed spot-kick.

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard praised the gesture, calling the PSG skipper a true gentleman who understands the weight of such high-pressure moments from personal experience.

Marquinhos later explained that his actions were rooted in the trauma of his own missed penalty during the 2022 World Cup quarter-final against Croatia. Seeing Gabriel struggle brought those memories back, and he felt compelled to offer support.

He played an amazing season for Arsenal, proved he is one of the best defenders in the world and shown everyone he's a great player. He did not deserve to have all that weight, from that moment of defeat, on his shoulders. Marquinhos

The PSG captain was adamant that a single kick should not define the defender's stellar campaign, which saw Arsenal win their first Premier League title in 22 years. Looking ahead, the two players are expected to anchor the Brazilian national team's defense at the 2026 World Cup, where their partnership remains vital for Brazil's ambitions.