Arsenal player makes Champions League history

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has etched his name in Champions League history after scoring two goals against Real Madrid in the first leg of the 2024-25 quarter-finals. Arsenal secured a resounding 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of the quarter-finals, setting up a crucial second leg in Madrid next Wednesday. Rice scored the Gunners' first and second goals against Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois with two superb free kicks. Opta, a network specializing in monitoring statistics, reported that Declan Rice is the first player to score two goals from direct free kicks in a Champions League knockout match.