Thierry Henry knew Porto’s Wenderson Galeno was missing his Champions League penalty against Arsenal before it happened.

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LONDON, ENGLAND: David Raya of Arsenal makes the match-winning save from the fourth penalty from Galeno of FC Porto (not pictured) in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Porto at Emirates Stadium on March 12, 2024. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal played out a tense Champions League last-16 second leg against FC Porto on Tuesday night, winning 1-0 on the night to level the aggregate scoreline before taking the game on penalties.

Many Arsenal fans were nervously watching on during the shootout, with every kick a potential turning-point that could see the Gunners go on to win or lose.

But by the time Wenderson Galeno made contact with the ball for Porto’s final kick, club legend Thierry Henry had already stopped watching.

Former France International Thierry Henry smiles upon arrival to attend the Best FIFA Football Awards 2023 ceremony in London on January 15, 2024. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Former France International Thierry Henry smiles upon arrival to attend the Best FIFA Football Awards 2023 ceremony in London on January 15, 2024. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

“At times, because I used to take [penalties], when you look at the face of someone, that can tell you a story,” Henry explained afterwards.

“He didn’t look composed, he didn’t look like he was going to score, so I left.

“We had to rush to come here (pitchside), and I walk slowly!”

For any doubters, CBS Sports provided the footage to prove Henry’s story.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: TV Presenter and former footballer Jamie Redknapp talks to former Manchester City player Micah Richards prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at Etihad Stadium on February 19, 2020. (Photo by Clive Brunskill / Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: TV Presenter and former footballer Jamie Redknapp talks to former Manchester City player Micah Richards prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at Etihad Stadium on February 19, 2020. (Photo by Clive Brunskill / Getty Images)

Micah Richards can also be seen in the footage celebrating Arsenal’s winning penalty. The former Manchester City man has always been an Arsenal fan, thanks to another legendary Gunners striker Ian Wright.

So it was a great night for Richards and Henry, who must have enjoyed their night of Champions League punditry a bit more than usual.