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Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal) Raul Meireles (Porto)
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Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal) Raul Meireles (Porto)
Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal) Raul Meireles (Porto). FC Porto 0:0 Arsenal. UEFA Champions League. Group G, Porto, 6/12/06. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / Stuart MacFarlane
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In this image from the UEFA Champions League group stage match between FC Porto and Arsenal, two midfield maestros, Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal and Raul Meireles of Porto, face off against each other in a tense moment at the Estadio do Dragao on December 6,2006. The score was 0-0, and both teams were determined to secure a valuable point in the competition. Fabregas, a product of Arsenal's youth academy, had already established himself as a key player for the Gunners, while Meireles was a rising star at Porto. The Portuguese international had joined the Dragons in 2005, and his performances had earned him a place in the national team. The midfield battle between these two players was a highlight of the game, with each trying to outmaneuver the other and control the tempo of the match. Fabregas, known for his vision, creativity, and passing ability, was a constant threat to Porto's defense, while Meireles, with his energy, tenacity, and tactical intelligence, was a thorn in Arsenal's side. Despite the individual brilliance on display, the game ended in a stalemate, with both teams sharing the spoils. However, this encounter served as a testament to the quality of football being played in Europe at the time and the emerging talent of these two players, who would go on to have successful careers in the game. This photograph, captured by Arsenal Football Club's official photographer Stuart MacFarlane, immortalizes the intensity and drama of that fateful night in Porto and the midfield duel between Cesc Fabregas and Raul Meireles.
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