Eye on the Copa do Brasil, Gabriel Magalhães shines for Arsenal | OneFootball

With the World Cup approaching, Arsenal's defender Gabriel Magalhães has been delivering outstanding performances. As the leader of the defensive system under Mikel Arteta's command, the defender was crucial in the Gunners' victory over Chelsea last Tuesday, a result that qualified the London club for the League Cup final.

Despite the constant pressure from the opponent, Gabriel Magalhães had an impeccable performance in defensive numbers. According to Sofascore, a site specialized in sports statistics, the Brazilian won eight of the 12 duels contested, made six defensive actions, and recovered five balls.

Alongside Havertz, who scored Arsenal's winning goal, the defender also registered the highest rating of the match. Besides his defensive security, his game distribution was noteworthy: there were 90 actions with the ball and two decisive passes.

Sure Call-Up?

Since Carlo Ancelotti took over the Brazilian National Team, Gabriel Magalhães has been called up in three out of four opportunities. In total, he played three matches under the Italian's command, with three victories. Curiously, in the other three matches he was absent, Brazil did not win any, against Bolivia, Japan, and Tunisia.

Despite being a frequent presence on the lists, the competition for a definitive spot is not yet closed. The only consensus in the Brazilian defense is captain Marquinhos, while Gabriel competes for space and a starting position with names like Éder Militão, Fabrício Bruno, and Beraldo.

Good Phase

Besides the clash with Chelsea, Gabriel Magalhães has been standing out for his excellent defensive phase this season. Alongside Saliba, he forms one of the best defenses in Europe. Arsenal, in fact, has the least breached defense in the English Championship, with only 17 goals conceded.

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