Capello Praises Arsenal's Calafiori, Calling Him the Left-Footed Ramos

Match Recap

Arsenal beat Bayern Munich 3-1 in the Champions League at the Emirates Stadium, with Riccardo Calafiori starting and making an early impact.

In a clash between the league leaders, Arsenal took the lead through Jurrien Timber, while the young Linart Karl equalized for Bayern.

Arteta made bold changes, starting Calafiori and Gabriel Martinelli; Calafiori set up Noni Madueke's strike after a minute, and Martinelli added the third after eight minutes to seal the win.

Calafiori joined Arsenal from Bologna in 2024 for 42 million pounds. Despite injuries and the form of Myles Lewis-Skeli limiting him to 16 appearances last season, the Italian international has become Arteta's first-choice left-back, contributing to a stingy defense that has conceded seven goals this season.

Capello offered exceptional praise, likening Calafiori to Real Madrid icon Sergio Ramos and Spain's captain, even hinting he could play higher up the pitch in a role like Marcel Dosayi did before.

Capello told the player on Sky Italia that he is like the Ramos kid, but with a left foot; placed before a back four, he could be Marcel Dosayi, only better on the ball.

Calafiori smiled awkwardly, saying perhaps we should slow down with the comparisons.

Arsenal's victory puts them three points clear at the top of the group, strengthening their title hopes this season.

Henry remarked that something feels different this year; he used to say Arsenal could win as a fan, now he says it as a believer, noting the team’s growing unity.

Punchline 1: If Calafiori keeps this pace, Ramos might start asking for his left-foot autograph.

Punchline 2: Arsenal's defense is so solid, even their Wi-Fi can't glitch.