Brazilian connections
Before the match, Leeds United and Arsenal’s players were civil with one another. Raphinha was keen to share pleasantries with his compatriots in the capital.
The Gunners’ starting Brazilians, Gabriel and Gabriel Martinelli, were happy to share a few words and embraces with Raphinha in the final few seconds before the match started. The former was a team-mate of Raphinha’s at Avai in their home nation before they made their leaps for Europe.