Gabriel Jesus produced one of the most defining performances of his Arsenal career as the Gunners claimed a 3-1 Champions League win over Inter Milan at the San Siro. The Brazilian striker scored twice to inspire the victory, a result that continued Arsenal’s remarkable European run and was fully detailed by SoftFootball in their report on how Jesus’ double sent Arsenal into history at the San Siro.
UEFA Technical Observer Ange Postecoglou was among those left impressed, highlighting the striker’s sharp instincts inside the box in a post shared by the UEFA Champions League official X account. The display came at a crucial time for Arsenal, who had recently been held to a frustrating draw domestically.
That contrast made the clinical edge shown in Milan even more striking, especially after their momentum had been slowed when Nottingham Forest frustrated the Gunners in a goalless draw. Against Inter, Jesus showed the efficiency needed on the biggest stage.
For the striker himself, the night carried deep personal meaning. Growing up in Brazil, he spent hours watching Serie A on television, dreaming of playing at iconic venues like the San Siro. He had already featured there twice without scoring, so finally finding the net felt emotional.
Reflecting on the moment, he explained the significance before admitting how overwhelming it was, saying:
As a kid I always watched Serie A and I was dreaming to play here.
He then added:
It’s a dream night. To score here, it’s like tears in my eyes.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta focused on the fine margins that define games at elite grounds. He stressed the importance of taking chances when they come.
He noted:
There is a level of efficiency when you come to these places that you need to have and we certainly had that tonight.
That efficiency was embodied by Jesus, who needed just two shots to score twice.
Postecoglou expanded on that point by explaining how anticipation separates top strikers from the rest. He described how Jesus’ movement gave Arsenal an extra edge, saying his alertness complemented the team’s creativity. Summing it up.
He stated:
Both goals were instinctive… both are a demonstration of a goalscorer’s instincts as, while others are watching, he is anticipating an opportunity to score.
The goals were Jesus’ first in the competition since late 2023 and came in his first Champions League start after returning from a serious knee injury in November.
With Viktor Gyökeres adding a third, Arsenal secured a seventh straight win in the competition, while Jesus left Milan with the Player of the Match award and praise that matched a truly dream night.
