Ex-Arsenal teammates Santi Cazorla, Nacho Monreal catch up before LaLiga clash: Watch

Villareal came up against Real Sociedad in LaLiga as competition edges closer to its end. game, apart from usual LaLiga rivalry, also saw reunion of two former Arsenal teammates Santi Cazorla and Nacho Monreal, who went on to excite veneration among Gunners' fans. While Cazorla plays for Villareal w, Monreal is plying his trade with Real Sociedad. 

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Ex-Arsenal teammates Santi Cazorla, Nacho Monreal meet in tunnel

A video has gone viral on internet involving Santi Cazorla and Nacho Monreal. video was taken in tunnel before Villareal vs Real Sociedad clash. In video, Santi Cazorla is seen waiting in tunnel before kickoff when Nacho Monreal comes and greets his former Arsenal teammate. duo n goes on to hug each or, seemingly expressing ir excitement at  meeting. 

It is believeed that Santi Cazorla and Nacho Monreal share a great bond since ir Arsenal days. In fact, a report suggests that Cazorla played an important role in Monreal's move to Arsenal back in January 2013. In an earlier interview, Monreal recalled that he got two missed calls from Cazorla on January 31, 2013. On calling back, Cazorla asked Monreal if he would want to join Arsenal. Monreal claimed that his transfer to Emirates was very strange, describing it as a 'quick move.'

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Fans react to Santi Cazorla, Nacho Monreal reunion

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Cazorla injury plagued his time at Arsenal

Santi Cazorla spent six seasons at Emirates, having joined club in 2012. During his six-season stint, Spanish midfielder mand a total of 180 appearances across all competitions. He also tched up 29 goals in all for Gunners, before securing a return to Villareal in 2018. His time at Arsenal was marked by injury concerns, with midfielder missing 103 games over a period of close to two seasons due to an ankle injury. 

On or hand, Nacho Monreal, who plays as a defender, moved to Arsenal from LaLiga side Malaga in 2013. He spent eight seasons at Emirates, managing 251 appearances in all. During this time, he also registered 10 goals for Gunners. In 2019, defender signed a two-season contract with Real Sociedad, marking his return to LaLiga.

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