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Arsenal's Gabriel and Aubameyang Celebrate Goals in Empty Karaiskakis Stadium during Olympiacos Clash in Europa League
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Arsenal's Gabriel and Aubameyang Celebrate Goals in Empty Karaiskakis Stadium during Olympiacos Clash in Europa League
PIRAEUS, GREECE - MARCH 11: (R) Gabriel celebrates scoring the 2nd Arsenal goal with (L) Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 First Leg match between Olympiacos and Arsenal at Karaiskakis Stadium on March 11, 2021 in Piraeus, Greece. Sporting stadiums around Europe remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
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In an eerie and unprecedented atmosphere, Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhães and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shared a joyous moment of celebration after scoring goals against Olympiacos in the empty Karaiskakis Stadium during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 first leg match on March 11, 2021. The pandemic-enforced government social distancing laws prohibited fans from attending the game, resulting in a surreal scene as the Gunners took on the Greek side in front of empty stands. The image captures the raw emotion and intensity of the beautiful game, despite the lack of a live audience. Gabriel, with a beaming smile on his face, embraces Aubameyang in a heartfelt celebration, their passion for the sport evident as they revel in their team's success. The empty stadium adds an unusual backdrop to the scene, emphasizing the unique challenges posed by the ongoing health crisis. This photograph, taken by Arsenal FC's official photographer Stuart MacFarlane, encapsulates the resilience and adaptability of football in the face of adversity. The empty stands may have silenced the usual roar of the crowd, but the spirit of competition and camaraderie between the players remains undeterred. As the world continues to grapple with the pandemic, this image serves as a poignant reminder of the power of sport to bring people together, even in the most challenging of times. The empty stadium may have robbed fans of the live experience, but moments like these remind us that the game goes on.
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