Yesterday, Arsenal pulled off a stunning 3-0 victory over Real Madrid at home in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, and Declan Rice achieved a career milestone.
Rice played a pivotal role in the match, scoring two direct free-kicks that left Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois helpless.
What stands out is that these two goals were Rice’s first-ever direct free-kick goals in his career.
So far, Declan Rice has netted 14 goals in 98 appearances for Arsenal.
On another note, following Arsenal’s triumph, it has been officially confirmed that five English teams will be participating in the next Champions League.
