His absence will be a major headache for Arteta, who now faces the daunting task of reshuffling his defense against a Real Madrid side that thrives on exploiting weaknesses.
“Further to being substituted during our match against Fulham on Tuesday, we can confirm that Gabriel Magalhães has sustained a hamstring injury which requires surgery,” Arsenal said in an official statement.
The club insists Gabriel will be back for the start of next season, but that is little comfort for Arsenal supporters, who are already fearing a defensive disaster against Real Madrid’s lethal attack.
Despite boasting the best defensive record in the Premier League—conceding just 25 goals in 30 games—Arsenal still sit second in the table, trailing Liverpool by a staggering 12 points with only eight games remaining.
With Gabriel out, Arsenal’s European ambitions are now hanging by a thread. Can Arteta find a way to stop Madrid’s attacking firepower, or will Gabriel’s injury mark the beginning of Arsenal’s downfall? 
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