Martinelli celebrates Arsenal goal, targets World Cup spot | OneFootball

Gabriel Martinelli scored Arsenal's second goal in the 4-0 victory over Atlético de Madrid this Tuesday, during the third round of the Champions League group stage. The Brazilian, recently called up to the National Team by Carlo Ancelotti, celebrated the good moment and looked forward to the chance of being in the next World Cup in 2026.

“I have been working hard, it's a year where not only I, but the whole group wants to go far, wants to win titles. With the World Cup also approaching, everyone wants to be prepared and I am no different,” began Martinelli, who – this season – has four goals and one assist in 11 matches played.

“My focus is to do my best here at Arsenal, give my all, score goals, help the team, provide assists. Help in the best way possible to win titles here and, consequently, be in the national team, in the call-ups, and in the World Cup. So, that's my focus,” concluded the Brazilian number 11 of Arsenal.

Gabriel Martinelli celebrating a goal against Atlético de Madrid. (Photo: Arsenal/Disclosure)

So far, in the Champions League, the English team has three games and three victories, with three goals and one assist from Martinelli. With the result, Arsenal occupies the third position in the Champions League table.

Arsenal returns to the field next Sunday to face Crystal Palace at home, currently eighth in the English Championship. In the Champions League, the next destination is the Czech Republic, to face Slavia Prague on November 4th.

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