Gary Lineker
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Appearances Over Time
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And Giocares, yeah, it was like he was, I don't know, reinvigorated, I thought, in that game.
It was like he wanted the big occasion maybe.
But I think primarily it is, A, he was offering himself all night.
And they were actually looking for him early and even getting the balls into the box, which is really important for any striker, Alan, isn't it?
It's a remarkable statistic here.
I'm switching my attention a little bit to the back two central defenders, Gabriel and Saliba.
When they've been on the pitch together, Arsenal haven't conceded a Champions League goal from open play since Kimmich scored against them in April 2024, over two years ago.
Goals have conceded since then in two whole seasons.
One against Inter, which was a penalty.
One against Sporting, which was a corner.
One against PSG, which was also a penalty.
Bayer Leverkusen, a corner, and Atletico a penalty as well.
It makes me think ahead of ourselves a little bit with the final.
I mean, it's a really interesting contest between two sides with different styles, although I thought PSG tonight showed that they can defend when they get a lead if they have to.
Luis Enrique can do everything.
I mean, I think he's such a talented coach.
gets the best out of his players in whichever way he plays.
But Arsenal are tough to score against.
They really are.
He's a warrior, isn't he?