Arsenal host Real Madrid in the first part of UEFA Champions League Quarterfinale, which aims to secure a strong result at home. The Gunnare delivered a statement performance, With midfielder Declan Rice that makes two sensational free kicks to put their team in control of tie.
Real Madrid Opened the match with a defensive strategy and was looking to take advantage of the contracts while Arsenal dominated the possession. The Gunnare created the most dangerous chances during the first half but were held in the distance by a series of impressive rescues from Thibaut Courtois. Everything changed after the break.
Only 13 minutes into the second half, BUKayo from Got a foul just outside the box. Declan Rice got up and released a thunderstorm strike in the 58th minute to give Arsenal a 1-0 lead.
Declan Rice Curves one in beautiful 💫 Arsenal leads to Real Madrid!
Just a few minutes later, Saka was fouled again – this time by Eduardo Camavaa, which was shown a yellow card. Again, Rice took the free kick, and once again he delivered—Curling ball in the upper corner to double Arsenal’s lead and send Emirates audience to a habit.
Lightning beats twice for Declan Rice âš¡âš¡
Mikel Merino sealed the victory 3-0 with a clinical finish on an exact cross from Myles Lewis-Skelly. Arsenal now goes to Santiago Bernabeu for the second leg on Wednesday, April 16 with a leading advantage.
Declan Rice: Arsenal’s unexpected hero
Arsenal’s starting lineup contained lots of attacking talents, including Martin Ødegaard and BUKayo from. But it was decline unknowingly not known for its set-piece, which stole the limelight with two brilliantly taken free kicks.
Before this match, Rice had played 338 club games for West Ham and Arsenal without getting a single direct free kick. On an unforgettable one Champions League At night he made twice in 12 minutes and became the unlikely hero of Arsenal’s quest for European glory.
