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Aaron Ramsdale exhibits love for David Raya after shootout heroics

  • Aaron Ramsdale and David Raya embrace throughout celebrations in win over Porto 
  • Raya saved two spot kicks because the Gunners progressed to the quarter-finals 
  • It was big for Arsenal to discover a method of beating Brentford – so many issues are bouncing their method proper now- Listen to the It’s All Kicking Off podcast 

Aaron Ramsdale proved their nothing however love between and goalkeeping rival David Raya, as Arsenal celebrated reaching the Champions League quarter-finals. 

Raya was the Arsenal hero as he saved two spot kicks within the penalty shootout after the Gunners had levelled the tie on the evening. 

After the Spaniard has saved Porto’s ultimate penalty from Galeno, wild celebrations ensued across the Emirates, with Raya on the centre of it. 

Chief and first among the many celebrations was his goalkeeping colleague, Aaron Ramsdale, who greeted his teammate with an enormous hug, a lot to the delight of the Arsenal followers. 

The two goalkeepers have been vying for the primary spot since Raya’s arrival from Brentford, however their rivalry was put to 1 aspect as they celebrated a well-known Arsenal win.  

David Raya was Arsenal’s hero and was given an enormous hug by teammate Aaron Ramsdale 

Raya saved two spot-kicks in the shootout to see the Gunners through to the quarter-finals

Raya saved two spot-kicks within the shootout to see the Gunners via to the quarter-finals 

Raya's leads the celebrations before being mobbed by his teammates in the win over Porto

Raya’s leads the celebrations earlier than being mobbed by his teammates within the win over Porto 

Upon seeing the embrace, followers had been fast to take to social media and touch upon the second the 2 Arsenal stoppers celebrated collectively. 

‘Raya and Ramsale. Tears in my eyes.’ One submit learn. While one other praised the group spirit within the Arsenal camp by saying; ‘Aaron Ramsdale the primary participant off the Arsenal bench to congratulate shootout hero David Raya — the person who took his place within the group. 

‘That sort of group unity you may’t purchase. You can’t command it. It must be nurtured & unleashed in huge moments like this.’

The same sentiment was echoed by different accounts, with one posting; ‘Aaron Ramsdale was one of many first gamers to run over to David Raya after his heroics within the shootout obtained Arsenal previous FC Porto within the Champions League. I really like this group.’ 

Fans took to social media to share the love for the hug, but there were some detractors, too

Fans took to social media to share the love for the hug, however there have been some detractors, too 

While one other stated; ‘Aaron Ramsdale was the primary to run and hug David Raya after his heroic save vs Porto. Unity. Passion. Dedication. Support and love for the badge. On to the subsequent spherical.’ 

However, there have been nonetheless some Ramsdale detractors regardless of his big public present of respect for Raya. 

One submit said; ‘Probably the worst 4 days conceivable for Aaron Ramsdale.’ Making reference to Raya’s efficiency and Ramsdale’s show final weekend the place he was at fault for Brentford’s purpose within the 2-1 win over the Bees. 

Another account went as far to submit a meme exhibiting a cartoon smiling face protecting an indignant face, suggesting that Ramsdale’s present of unity could not have been fully real. 

Leandro Trossard scored the important purpose that levelled the final 16 tie, and after neither aspect may discover a winner after additional time, it was as much as Raya to see Arsenal via to their first Champions League quarter-final since 2010.