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Sporting Club forward Viktor Gyƶkeres has finally reacted to Arsenal defender Gabriel ā€˜stealingā€™ his celebration.

 

Gyƶkeres, 26, has been one of Europeā€™s standout players this season, scoring 24 goals in 20 games. However, the Swedish forward was unable to find the net on Tuesday as Arsenal secured a dominant 5-1 victory in Lisbon.

 

Gabriel scored Arsenalā€™s third goal in first-half stoppage time, meeting Declan Riceā€™s corner with a perfectly timed run. The Brazilian then mimicked Gyƶkeresā€™ signature celebration, interlocking his hands in front of his face, a gesture the Sporting striker later commented on with humor, saying Gabriel was welcome to ā€œsteal itā€ if he couldnā€™t create his own.

 

The celebration was reportedly a response to Pedro Goncalves imitating Granit Xhakaā€™s celebration during Sportingā€™s Europa League triumph over Arsenal in March 2023.

 

Despite the loss, Gyƶkeres remains a player in high demand, with top clubs like Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona reportedly scouting him during the match.

 

Arsenalā€™s win moved them to seventh place in the Champions League group stage standings. However, concerns were raised about Gabrielā€™s fitness, with Mikel Arteta revealing post-match that the defender experienced discomfort, though the exact nature of the issue remains unclear. Arteta also praised his teamā€™s performance, highlighting their efficiency and growth on the European stage.