Declan Rice Stuns Real Madrid with Two Stunning Free-Kick Goals
Declan Rice Stuns Real Madrid with Two Stunning Free-Kick Goals
Arsenal shocked Real Madrid at the Emirates
Arsenal hosted Real Madrid in a thrilling UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg, and while few expected Mikel Arteta’s side to dominate, Declan Rice had other plans.
The first half ended goalless, with both Thibaut Courtois and David Raya making crucial saves.
But shortly after the break, the game exploded into life.
Rice’s First Free-Kick Magic
Just before the hour mark, Arsenal were awarded a direct free kick on the edge of the Madrid box.
With confidence and precision, Declan Rice curled a sensational effort past Courtois, sending the Emirates into a frenzy.
It was a goal of the highest quality, a strike that will live long in Arsenal memory.
DECLAN RICE WITH A MOMENT OF MAGIC 🪄
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An excellent free kick from the Arsenal midfielder see's the host go in front#UCLonPrime pic.twitter.com/Vopmz8aCUZ
And Then... He Did It Again
As if one world-class free-kick wasn’t enough, Rice repeated the feat just minutes later.
From a similar position, the England international struck with even more venom, beating Courtois for the second time and leaving fans — and pundits — speechless.
DECLAN RICE HAS DONE IT AGAIN 🤯
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Another excellent free kick puts Arsenal up 2-0 at the Emirates#UCLonPrime pic.twitter.com/xXezgRvfJq
Rice’s Redemption Arc Continues
Often known for his defensive solidity, Rice showed his attacking prowess in the most spectacular fashion.
His two goals secured Arsenal a famous 2-0 win and gave them a real chance of reaching the Champions League semi-finals.
With performances like this, Declan Rice is proving exactly why Arsenal invested so heavily in him.
A leader, a warrior, and now — a free-kick specialist.
