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Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal) Alvaro Pereira (Porto). FC Porto 2: 1 Arsenal, UEFA Champions League
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Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal) Alvaro Pereira (Porto). FC Porto 2: 1 Arsenal, UEFA Champions League
Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal) Alvaro Pereira (Porto). FC Porto 2:1 Arsenal, UEFA Champions League, First Knock-out Round, 1st Leg. Estadio Do Dragao, Porto, Portugal. 17/2/2010. Credit: Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club
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Great photo capturing the intensity and determination of two talented midfielders, Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal and Alvaro Pereira of FC Porto, during their fierce encounter in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League knock-out round at Estadio Do Dragao in Porto, Portugal, on February 17, 2010. The atmosphere was electric as both teams battled it out for the upper hand in this highly anticipated European clash. Fabregas, then the captain of Arsenal, was known for his exceptional ball control, vision, and creativity, while Pereira, a Portuguese international, was renowned for his tenacity, tackling ability, and passing range. In this image, we see them locked in a tense standoff, each sizing up the other in a classic midfield battle. The first leg ended in a 2-1 victory for FC Porto, with Pereira providing an assist for one of the goals. The second leg at the Emirates Stadium saw Arsenal bounce back with a 2-0 win, thanks to goals from Andrey Arshavin and Robin van Persie, forcing the tie to go to extra time. However, it was Pereira who would have the last laugh, scoring the winning goal in the 112th minute to eliminate Arsenal from the Champions League. This photo serves as a reminder of the high stakes and excitement of European football, with two world-class midfielders going head-to-head in a battle that would ultimately decide their team's fate in the competition. The image, taken by Stuart MacFarlane of Arsenal Football Club during the 2009-10 season, is a testament to the passion and skill that defines the beautiful game.
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