Declan Rice Leads Arsenal to 3-0 Victory Over Real Madrid

Declan Rice delivered a remarkable performance for Arsenal in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid, scoring two stunning free-kick goals in a 3-0 victory. This match marked Rice's first-ever free-kick goals in the Champions League, making him the first player to achieve such a feat in knockout stage history. Following the game, Rice expressed his disbelief at his own performance, stating it felt like the best moment of his career. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Rice for his determination and skill, especially given the team's recent struggles with scoring direct free-kicks. The victory puts Arsenal in a strong position heading into the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu. Former footballer Daniel Sturridge hailed Rice as one of the best midfielders in the world, acknowledging the technical prowess required to score twice from free kicks in one match.