Gabriel Jesus described his night as a “dream” after scoring twice in Arsenal’s 3-1 Champions League win over Inter Milan at the San Siro.
Gabriel Jesus’s impressive performance marked his first start in the competition this season.
“It was a dream night,” Jesus said, visibly emotional after the match. “I always dreamed of being a footballer, and to score here is tears in my eyes.”
Jesus had been sidelined for 11 months due to an ACL injury, and his determination shone through in his performance.
Inter initially equalized, but Jesus scored again to turn the game in Arsenal’s favor. His goals, combined with Viktor Gyokeres’ late strike, secured a crucial win for the Gunners.
Jesus’s performance will likely give manager Mikel Arteta food for thought ahead of Sunday’s game against Manchester United. “Everyone wants to start, but I’m a respectful guy,” Jesus said.
The win marks Arsenal’s seventh victory from seven games in the competition, and they remain top of their group. Inter, on the other hand, will be disappointed after losing at home.
