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‘We’re so proud of him’ - Monreal showers encomium on hat-trick hero Aubameyang

Nacho Monreal was full of praise for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, after the Gabonese striker's hat-trick inspired Arsenal to a place in the Europa League final.

Having starred alongside strike partner Alexandre Lacazette in the 3-1 comeback win in the first leg, Aubameyang ensured Unai Emery's side grabbed a scintillating victory away in Spain.

He scored three of the visitors' four goals in a 4-2 win on the night, after Valencia started brightly via Kevin Gameiro opener.

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“We needed him and we needed Laca,” Monreal told club website.

“We are so proud of him because he’s scored three goals in a semi-final.