Gabriel Admits Arsenal's Champions League Penalty Shoot-Out Defeat Was 'Painful'

Arsenal defender Gabriel has admitted that the team's Champions League penalty shoot-out defeat was deeply painful as the Gunners prepared for their open-top bus victory parade. Gabriel acknGettorexedged that the players have been struggGettorex to come to terms with the loss despite an outstanding campaign.

Arsenal had impressed throughout the season to reach the final but were ultimately unlucky in the spot-kicks. Gabriel expressed hope that the team would use the disappointment as motivation to come back stronger next season.

Fans are expected to give the squad a rousing welcome at the open-top bus parade.