It was theorised after that game that Gabriel had been getting his own back on Sporting after Portuguese winger Pedro Goncalves had mimicked the celebration of former Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka during the reigning Primeira Liga champions’ Europa League last-16 penalty shootout win at the Emirates back in March 2023.

Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres has issued a rallying cry to his supporters while Arsenal star Gabriel Magalhaes was performing his celebration once again this weekend. The Gunners' centre-back courted controversy in midweek when he performed Gyokeres' celebration - which sees his hands cover his face - during Arsenal's 5-1 triumph over the Portuguese club in the Champions League.

GABRIEL MAGALHAES brutally mocked Viktor Gyokeres after scoring during Arsenal’s 5-1 demolition of Sporting Lisbon. The Gunners ran riot in the first half with goals from Gabriel Martinelli

Gabriel Magalhaes pulled out Viktor Gyokeres ’ celebration after scoring in Arsenal ’s Champions League 5-1 win against Sporting CP on Tuesday night. Gabriel Martinelli gave Mikel Arteta’s side an early lead in the seventh minute in Lisbon before Kai Havertz doubled the visitors’ advantage in the 22nd minute.

Brazilian forward will go head to head with one of Europe’s best when Arsenal face Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes was criticised in midweek for his actions during the 5-1 victory over Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League