Declan Rice scored two freekic as Arsenal claimed a massive 3-0 victory against Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium, MySportDab reports.
The Gunners secured a commanding victory in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at their home ground to put them one leg ahead.
Full Match Report
The match remained goalless in the first half, with both teams creating opportunities but failing to convert.
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka was particularly active, while Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé missed a significant chance.
It was an end to end first half which both teams pushed but none were able to put themselves in front before the 45 minute ended.
The breakthrough came in the 58th minute when Declan Rice scored his first-ever direct free-kick goal, delivering a powerful shot from 25 yards that beat goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
Rice doubled the lead in the 70th minute with another stunning free-kick from a similar distance which made things between them 2-0.
His goal saw him join an elite group of players, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, who have scored two free-kicks in a single Champions League match.
The Gunners continued to dominate, and in the 75th minute, Mikel Merino added a third goal with a precise low shot, further increasing the Gunners advantage.
Madrid’s situation worsened when Eduardo Camavinga received a red card late in the game, ruling him out for the second leg.
The impressive performance gives Arsenal a significant advantage heading into the second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu.
The Premier League side positioned themselves favorite for their first Champions League semi-final appearance in 16 years.
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