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Declan Rice's Free-Kick Brilliance Propels Arsenal Over Real Madrid

Rice's two expertly executed free kicks secured Arsenal's lead in the Champions League quarterfinal, setting up a pivotal return leg at the Bernabéu on April 16.

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Declan Rice, canonnier de légende / Vinicus Jr dans la lune.
Avec ses deux coups francs, Declan Rice en est à quatre buts cette saison en Ligue des champions.
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Overview

  • Declan Rice scored twice from free kicks, bringing his Champions League goal tally to four this season and leading Arsenal to a key victory over Real Madrid.
  • The first goal came from a 25-meter free kick earned by Bukayo Saka, with Rice bending the ball past Thibaut Courtois to open the scoring.
  • Rice's second free kick later in the match doubled Arsenal's advantage, showcasing his precision and composure under pressure.
  • This performance highlights Rice's growing influence in Arsenal's European campaign, particularly in high-stakes moments.
  • The return leg at the Bernabéu on April 16 will determine whether Arsenal can capitalize on their first-leg advantage to advance further in the competition.