Order byBest matchMost fresh

Rice scores 2 stunning free-kicks against Real Madrid

Digest more
Top News
Overview
Highlights
BBC |
England are guaranteed a minimum of five teams in the Champions League next season after Arsenal's victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of the quarter-finals.
The New York Times |
Arsenal’s players poured their heart and soul into creating a zeitgeist of a night — when they had an opportunity in their grasp, they turned it into greatness.
The New York Times |
The way the ball swerved out before curling back in was scarcely believable, as the below stills show.

Read more on News Digest

All the reaction, stats & analysis from Arsenal's Champions League triumph over Real Madrid
Reaction and analysis as Arsenal beat Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, plus build-up to Aston Villa v PSG.
How Arsenal stunned Real Madrid in the Champions League thanks to Declan Rice's extraordinary free kicks
After a first half at the Emirates that saw chances for both sides, Declan Rice opened the scoring with a world-class free kick around Madrid's wall in the 58th minute. Rice then repeated the feat 12 minutes later with a second, even better free-kick goal.
Declan Rice curls home two free kicks as Arsenal stun Real Madrid in the Champions League
Declan Rice curled home two superb free kicks to help give Arsenal a 3-0 win over defending champion Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals.
How Arsenal came of age on a night that could change everything
An unlikely set of heroes delivered a win for the ages against Real Madrid and showed what this squad can achieve
Rice's stunning free kick double fires Arsenal to 3-0 win over Real Madrid
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice's two fantastic free kicks and a striker's finish from Mikel Merino secured a 3-0 victory over shocked holders Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at The Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.
Champions League: Arsenal stun Real Madrid as Rice scores superb double
Follow 5 Live Final Score plus live text and score updates as Arsenal face Real Madrid and Bayern Munich host Inter Milan in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Arsenal 3 Real Madrid 0 – Breaking down Declan Rice’s two incredible free kicks
Declan Rice stunned Real Madrid with two brilliant free-kick goals to help Arsenal build a commanding 3-0 win in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. Rice stepped up in the 58th minute to whip a fine bending strike past Thibaut Courtois.
Unstoppable? Wall to blame? Keeper at fault? Rice's free-kicks analysed
What were the chances of Declan Rice scoring two stunning free-kicks against Real Madrid? Just how good were they - and should they have been stopped?
Article: published on 9 April 2025
Champions League: Reaction, analysis and stats behind Arsenal's dismantling of Real Madrid 'I don't think it's going to hit me' - Rice revels in free-kick magic 'We need something special' - can Real turn tie around? Three optimistic siblings with one terrible secret A gritty crime saga set in Liverpool starring Sean Bean The device that is taking over people's kitchens Kyle Walker talks about leaving Man City to join AC Milan Why Emery seeks redemption on PSG return Which Lionesses helped their Euro 2025 case - and who didn't?
Real Madrid hoping for Bernabeu bounce after heavy loss to Arsenal
Real Madrid is hoping for another magical Champions League night at the Santiago Bernabeu to get itself out of an unexpectedly large hole against Arsenal in the quarterfinals of European soccer’s top club competition.
Declan Rice makes Champions League history with two special free kicks as Arsenal beats Real Madrid in quarterfinal first leg
In front of its adoring crowd, the North London club took a huge step towards the Champions League semifinal by beating Spanish juggernaut Real Madrid 3-0 in its quarterfinal first-leg. But amid the frenzied scenes inside the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, the story of the night belonged to one man; Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice.
Ancelotti feels Real Madrid players are not following his pre-match plans – report
Carlo Ancelotti finds himself under intense scrutiny after Real Madrid succumbed to a disappointing 3-0 loss to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night.The heavy defeat leaves Real Madrid
Explore more
Feedback