Arsenal’s Jakub Kiwior Impresses Against Real Madrid, Praised by Team-mates
In a stunning display of defensive prowess, Arsenal’s Jakub Kiwior has won praise from his team-mates, including William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes, for his impressive performance against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final.
The Gunners ran riot with a 5-1 aggregate win over the Spanish giants, with Kiwior playing a crucial role in limiting Real Madrid’s threat alongside Saliba. The Polish defender has been a subject of concern for Arsenal fans, but his heroics against Los Blancos have certainly changed their opinion.
According to Arsenal Insider, Gabriel Magalhaes has undergone surgery to mend a hamstring injury that could keep him out of action until the 2025/26 season commences. The Brazilian’s blow came at the worst time before the quarter-final tie against Real Madrid started, with Arsenal fans concerned about Jakub Kiwior replacing Gabriel.
However, it didn’t take long for supporters to rescind their worries about the Poland international, who limited Madrid’s threat alongside William Saliba. Kiwior earned high praise from Gabriel after the first leg, with the same happening after the second, as the centre-back posted on Instagram to celebrate the victory at the Bernabeu.
In the comment section of Kiwior’s post were Saliba and Gabriel, who showered their team-mate with praise. "Incredible," Saliba branded the Pole, while his injured team-mate said, "My guy." The central defensive duo weren’t the only ones to applaud Kiwior’s performance against Real Madrid, with other players flooding the comments with well-wishes.
Kiwior’s performance against Real Madrid was particularly impressive, with the 25-year-old showing his class against a front line of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, remaining unfazed by the Spanish giants. As Arsenal Insider reports, in the first leg, Kiwior wasn’t dribbled past once, and at the Bernabeu, history repeated itself.
The stats also back up Kiwior’s impressive performance, with Arsenal remaining unbeaten in 10 matches when William Saliba and Jakub Kiwior have started at centre-back together. The partnership has yielded impressive results, including a 3-0 win over Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium.
As the Champions League semi-finals approach, Arsenal will be looking to continue their impressive form, with Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona waiting in the wings. But with Jakub Kiwior in top form, the Gunners will certainly be fancied to make a deep run in the competition.
In related news, Arsenal’s victory over Real Madrid has set up a mouth-watering semi-final clash against Paris Saint-Germain, with the Gunners looking to make their mark on the Champions League. With Kiwior’s impressive performance against Real Madrid, the team will be boosted by his defensive solidity as they look to overcome the French giants.
