The Brazilian defender pulled up during a spring in the first 15 minutes of Arsenal's Premier League match against Fulham on Tuesday at the Emirates Stadium and stayed down for some time.WATCH – Arsenal v Fulham | Live blog — Updates,

Arsenal have been dealt a massive setback ahead of their Champions League quarter-final clash against Real Madrid, as key defender Gabriel Magalhães has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a hamstring injury requiring surgery.

Gabriel Magalhaes has delivered a defiant message to Arsenal fans following confirmation of his season-ending hamstring injury. The Brazilian was forced off the pitch during the first half of the Gunners' Premier League victory over Fulham midweek.

Everything you need to know about Sunday's clash at Craven Cottage as Fulham host Liverpool in the Premier League.

With Gabriel Magalhaes out for the season, Arsenal are at least hopeful that Jurrien Timber and Ben White shouldn’t miss too long.Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesGabriel Magalhaes is expected

Gabriel’s Absence Casts Shadow Over Arsenal’s European AmbitionsIn the quiet pause before the storm of a Champions League quarter-final, Arsenal have suffered the sort of injury blow that does

Mikel Arteta and Arsenal will be backs against the wall when they clash with Real Madrid during their Champions League quarter-final clash.And they will have to do it without arguably their best

Arsenal have been dealt a major blow ahead of their Champions League clash against Real Madrid after Gabriel was ruled out for the rest of the season. The Gunners confirmed the Brazil defender will require surgery on the hamstring injury he sustained in his side’s 2-1 Premier League against Fulham on Tuesday.

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes is set to miss both legs of the upcoming Champions League quarter-final tie against Real Madrid, with fears he could be out for a significant spell.Photo by Shaun