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Sol Campbell and Thomas Vermaelen (Arsenal). FC Porto 2: 1 Arsenal, UEFA Champions League
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Sol Campbell and Thomas Vermaelen (Arsenal). FC Porto 2: 1 Arsenal, UEFA Champions League
Sol Campbell and Thomas Vermaelen (Arsenal). 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 intense concentration and determination of two Arsenal legends, Sol Campbell and Thomas Vermaelen, during a pivotal moment in the UEFA Champions League first knock-out round match against FC Porto at Estadio Do Dragao in Porto, Portugal on 17th February 2010. The image perfectly encapsulates the team spirit and focus required to compete at the highest level of European football. Sol Campbell, a veteran defender with an impressive career spanning over two decades, is seen here in deep thought as he studies the Porto attackers, ready to make a crucial intervention. His experience and leadership were invaluable to Arsenal during this period, and his presence on the pitch was a calming influence for the young defensive unit. Thomas Vermaelen, the Belgian international center-back, is shown in an intense discussion with Campbell, no doubt sharing vital information and strategizing to thwart the Porto attack. Vermaelen's physical prowess and tactical awareness made him a formidable force in the Arsenal defense, and his partnership with Campbell proved to be a successful one. The first leg of the tie ended in a 2-1 defeat for Arsenal, but the team went on to win the second leg 2-0, progressing to the next round on aggregate. This photo serves as a reminder of the resilience and fighting spirit of the Arsenal squad during that season, and the crucial role played by Campbell and Vermaelen in their European campaign.
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