Ben White’s response to Bukayo Saka’s score against Bayern Munich has been noticed by Arsenal supporters.
Ben White’s response to Bukayo Saka’s score against Bayern Munich has been noticed by Arsenal supporters.
In an electrifying Champions League quarterfinal first leg at the Emirates Stadium, the Gunners defeated Bayern Munich 2-2.
Saka gave Mikel Arteta’s team the lead early on with a neatly executed curled goal into the far corner, but Serge Gnabry, a former gunner, equalized shortly after.
After Leroy Sane was fouled in the box by William Saliba, Harry Kane, who was jeered upon his return to North London, coolly converted a penalty kick for his 15th goal in 20 outings versus Arsenal.
However, Leandro Trossard’s clinical sweep of home following solid work by Gabriel Jesus proved to be a leveler for the hosts.
Following the match, a video of the Arsenal players’ wild celebration following Saka’s opening goal surfaced. After receiving a diagonal feed from White, the 22-year-old finished brilliantly, looping the ball into the far corner beyond the fully extended Manuel Neuer.
After that, Saka spun to the corner, where Jorginho, Kai Havertz, and Jakub Kiwior joined in on the lively celebration.
White’s more composed reaction has drawn attention from fans as the 26-year-old approached the players’ huddle with composure. It is viewable up above.
One fan posted the following about the event on X: “Arsenal players reacting after Saka scored, then Ben White.” He isn’t typical.
“He would give the same reaction even after winning the pl,” a second person claimed. I’m holding out.
“Don’t think he likes playing football to be honest,” remarked a third.
Four people said, “Benny Blanco’s a wild one.”
Even though Arsenal controlled the majority of the ball, six-time champion Bayern constantly posed a threat when they broke free. In fact, in the ninetieth minute, Kingsley Coman had a close-range attempt that struck the post.
Saka’s penalty request was denied shortly after, as he argued with Neuer about making contact in the box.