ARSENAL 3-0 REAL MADRID

Yesterday, Arsenal delivered a stunning 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final at the Emirates Stadium. Midfielder Declan Rice was the standout performer, scoring two exceptional free-kicks in the 58th and 70th minutes. These were notably the first direct free-kick goals of his professional career, making him the first player to score two such goals in a Champions League knockout match. Mikel Merino added a third goal in the 75th minute, solidifying Arsenal's commanding lead. This result puts Arsenal in a strong position ahead of the return fixture at the Santiago Bernabéu.