'Holy Smokes': Gabriel Jesus' Arsenal Moment Leaves Pundits Speechless Following Leandro Trossard Goal

Ally McCoist echoed the sentiments of Arsenal fans everywhere following Gabriel Jesus' moment of brilliance against Bayern Munich in an electrifying Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash at the Emirates Stadium. With the Gunners pressing for an equalizer, Mikel Arteta called upon his Brazilian forward, and the move paid off immediately.

Although Leandro Trossard ultimately found the net, finishing off a stunning sequence of play in north London, it was Jesus' contribution in the build-up that stole the spotlight. Receiving the ball from Trossard after a clever dummy from Martin Odegaard, Jesus adeptly cut inside onto his left foot, deceiving Mathijs de Ligt, before quickly laying it off with his right.

Trossard arrived right on time to slot home the chance with composure just behind the penalty spot, leveling the game and sparking jubilant celebrations throughout the stadium, particularly from the pumped-up goalscorer. Attention quickly turned to Jesus for his pivotal role in the play.

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"Holy smokes, that was all about Jesus," exclaimed a captivated McCoist. "The finish was superb, and that's exactly why he was brought on to help turn the game around. But goodness me, the footwork from the lad, it's unbelievable, absolutely unbelievable!"

After taking an early lead through Bukayo Saka, Arsenal relied on Thomas Tuchel's side to respond. Goals from Serge Gnabry and Harry Kane, via a penalty, swung the momentum in the Germans' favor in a captivating encounter, but a strong Arsenal reaction in the second half kept the match evenly poised.

Facing a resilient Bayern side, it took a moment of brilliance to keep Arsenal in contention. "What a goal that was," McCoist continued. "I thought he was going to strike it with his right foot, but he manages to get the break of the ball. That's fantastic football. The awareness, particularly from Trossard, was top-notch, as was the finish."

Martin Keown also praised the quality of the goal and Trossard's impact at the club. "It showcases the depth of the squad, and the manager's decision to make those changes," he remarked. "We all know how exceptional Jesus is in the Champions League, and Arsenal's relentless pursuit paid off.

"They persisted and persisted, and look at this," Keown added. "He completely dupes him, and then Trossard slots into that central position effortlessly. He's done that so many times for Arsenal. They opted for him instead of Mudryk, who went to Chelsea for £21 million. Where else can you find better value for money?"

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