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Gabriel relives Champions League penalty miss at Ballon d'Or ceremony

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Arsenal defender Gabriel was confronted with painful memories of his Champions League final penalty miss during Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony in London. The 28-year-old Brazil international was in the audience when a video showing the decisive shootout in Budapest was played on the big screen.

The footage was shown as part of the presentation for Paris Saint-Germain, who were named men's club of the year. Paris Saint-Germain had beaten Arsenal in May after Gabriel missed the final penalty in the shootout.

The miss denied Arsenal what would have been the club's first Champions League title. Gabriel, dressed in a suit and seated among the spectators, appeared on camera as the clips from the final were shown during the ceremony.

The moment quickly drew attention on social media, with supporters commenting on the defender's reaction. One joked: "He is trying to hold back his tears.

Another wrote: My brother was suffering from painful memories," while a third posted: "They are evil."

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