Gabriel Magalhaes hailed as one of the best in the world after Atletico Madrid win

Following a commanding performance in Arsenal’s 4-0 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid, defender Gabriel Magalhaes is receiving widespread praise and being labelled as one of the world’s best centre-backs.

Is Gabriel Among the World’s Best? Pundits Say Yes After Stunning Display

The Brazilian was instrumental in the win, not only solidifying the backline but also making a decisive impact in the final third.

Gabriel powered in a header to open the scoring and later provided the assist for the team’s fourth goal, highlighting his growing threat from set-pieces.

He has now scored seven times for the club since the start of last season.

While his offensive contributions are a valuable bonus, Gabriel’s primary role remains preventing goals. He is excelling in this duty as part of an Arsenal defence that has kept a clean sheet in its last four matches.

Overall, Mikel Arteta’s team has conceded only three goals in twelve games this season, with Gabriel being a central figure in this impressive defensive record.

Former Premier League midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker firmly stated that Gabriel now belongs in the global elite.

“We need to have a conversation about Gabriel and ask if he is now one of the best centre-backs in the world? I think so,” Reo-Coker said on CBS Sports.

He praised the defender’s desire and effectiveness at both ends of the pitch, adding that Arsenal might currently have “the best defence in European football.”

This defensive strength, built on the formidable partnership between Gabriel and William Saliba, provides a platform for the team’s success.

After the emphatic win, manager Mikel Arteta expressed his pride, telling reporters he was “extremely happy and proud of the performance and the results against a really good side.”

With such resolute defending and unexpected goal-scoring from the back, Gabriel Magalhaes is quickly becoming a cornerstone of Arsenal’s ambitious project.