Gabriel gave an interview to ESPN about staying away from social media following his missed penalty in the UEFA Champions League final and the support he received from Marquinhos.

Gabriel, who missed a penalty in the UEFA Champions League final where Arsenal FC lost to Paris Saint-Germain, still remembers that moment vividly. Marquinhos, who had experienced a similar situation, helped him get through that difficult period.

In June, Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain competed for the UEFA Champions League title. After regular time and extra time ended in a 1-1 draw, the match went to a penalty shootout. Gabriel missed his penalty, and Arsenal FC finished as runners-up.

The defender had to adapt quickly because he would travel to join the Brazilian national team just days later for the World Cup. Gabriel said it was not easy at all.

Gabriel said: "Of course, I was very disappointed with everything that happened. That's normal, right? We missed a penalty in the UEFA Champions League final... But I adapted as quickly as I could, and I also spent time with my family, friends, and even my teammates."

He added: "After the Champions League final, I tried to stay away from social media because we all know this will always stay on our minds, and everyone talks about it. So I tried to disconnect temporarily and spend more time with my family. Then we reported to the national team immediately, and I was warmly welcomed by the coach and all the players... But of course, people always remember these things, and at some point they will still remember that moment."

To get through this difficult period, Gabriel received support from Marquinhos. Marquinhos had a similar experience at the 2022 World Cup when he missed a penalty that eliminated Brazil against Croatia.

In the Champions League final, Marquinhos was the first to run up and embrace Gabriel. This gesture also earned the Paris Saint-Germain captain the Fair Play award.

Gabriel said: "He fully deserved this award. He is my idol. I learned a lot from him when I was with him on the national team. About two days after the match, I sent him a message to thank him for his concern. He understood how I felt because he had been through it. When I arrived at the national team, I thanked him in person as well. He said just a few words to me, but those words have stayed with me."

He concluded: "He simply supported me fully and told me this is part of football, and he has been through it himself. A player like him, with years of career and many titles, shared many things with me that I will always remember, and I will never forget it."

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