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Declan Rice sets Champions League record with Arsenal

Shina Oludare
Declan Rice sets Champions League record
Declan Rice sets Champions League record KSP, UK Sports Pics Ltd / Alamy / Profimedia
Arsenal star Declan Rice set a Champions League record during Tuesday’s quarter-final first-leg fixture against Real Madrid.

The England international became the first player to score two direct free-kick goals in a knockout stage match in the UEFA Champions League.

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Rice scored first for the Gunners in the 58th minute before completing his brace from a set piece, as Mikel Arteta’s men secured a 3-0 win.

After his heroics, the 26-year-old was substituted for Kieran Tierney in the 80th minute of the thrilling encounter in London. 

Arsenal will be eyeing a spot in the semi-final with a favorable result in the return leg at the Santiago Bernabéu.