Arsenal lose Champions League final to PSG on penalties
Gabriel was supported by Declan Rice and his other teammates after the game
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There was heartbreak for Arsenal fans last night, as they were lost out in the Champions League final against French side Paris St-Germain (PSG).
Arsenal went ahead with an early goal from Kai Havertz, but a successful penalty from Ousmane Demebele meant PSG equalised.
In the end the result went to a penalty shoot out.
With PSG 4-3 up Arsenal's Gabriel had to score, but the ball sailed over the crossbar.
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It was the first penalty Gabriel had taken for Arsenal, with manager Mikel Arteta saying the defender had "prepared and trained for this moment".
The Brazilian started 48 of Arsenal's 63 matches across all competitions and played a huge part in getting his team to the final.
Arsenal's Kai Havertz gave his side their first goal of the game
Declan Rice said that despite the result the team still have lots to celebrate, especially after winning the Premier League earlier this month.
After the match he said: "We're proud of each other and we're proud of how far we've come.
"To get the Premier League over the line was a dream come true and to do this tonight would have been extra special but it wasn't meant to be."
Paris St-Germain celebrated with their head coach Luis Enrique after taking the trophy
Paris St-Germain also took the title last year, so this result means they become only the second club to retain the Champions League since 1993.
Winning a second Champions League title, also makes PSG the best-performing French club in the competition.
