Mon Apr 07 18:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Arsenal Defender Gabriel Magalhães Out for Season After Hamstring Surgery

**London, England –** Arsenal’s Champions League quarter-final clash against Real Madrid has suffered a major blow with the news that Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhães will require season-ending hamstring surgery.

The club confirmed on [Date of release] that Gabriel, a key performer this season, suffered the injury during Tuesday’s 2-1 win over Fulham, limping off after just 16 minutes. Subsequent scans revealed the need for an operation, which will take place in the coming days. The club aims to have him fully recovered for the start of next season.

This injury compounds Arsenal’s defensive woes ahead of crucial matches. Already facing the absences of Ben White (knee), Jurriën Timber (knee – extent of injury unknown), and Riccardo Calafiori (injury), Arsenal could be left with as few as four fit defenders for Saturday’s Premier League game at Everton and Tuesday’s high-stakes Champions League tie against Real Madrid at the Emirates. The injury crisis extends to the forward line, with Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus both ruled out for the season.

Arsenal’s title hopes are also fading, with Liverpool’s midweek victory leaving them a significant 12 points behind the league leaders. Their remaining fixtures include a rearranged match against Liverpool on May 11th and a game against Crystal Palace on April 23rd.

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