Declan Rice Makes History with Brace in Arsenal’s 3-0 Champions League Victory Over Real Madrid
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has on Tuesday night etched his name into the history books after playing a pivotal role in his team’s impressive 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg.
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has on Tuesday night etched his name into the history books after playing a pivotal role in his team’s impressive 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg. The England international was instrumental in leading the Premier League side to a dominant win at the Emirates Stadium.
Rice netted two stunning free kicks, with Mikel Merino adding another to secure the triumph over the Spanish giants. According to OptaJean, Rice has now made history as the first player ever to score two direct free kicks in a Champions League knockout-stage match.
Looking ahead, Rice will aim to guide Arsenal to another victory when they travel to Spain for the return leg against Real Madrid next week. Before that, Arsenal will face Brentford in a Premier League match this week.
Currently, Mikel Arteta’s men sit in second place in the Premier League, just behind leaders Liverpool, with fewer than seven games remaining in the season.
