Gunners Stun Real Madrid: rice’s Free-Kick Masterclass Fuels Champions League Upset!

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Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid find themselves in a precarious position after a stunning 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal clash. Playing at home, Arsenal delivered a dominant performance, leaving Real Madrid reeling with three goals and a red card. The Gunners now hold a significant advantage heading into the return leg on Wednesday, April 16th, but as any NFL fan knows, a three-score lead is never truly safe untill the final whistle.

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Real Madrid’s goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, was kept busy in the first half, denying several attempts from Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli and William Saliba.However, Arsenal’s relentless pressure paid off after halftime, fully overwhelming the Spanish giants.

The breakthrough came courtesy of Declan Rice, who unleashed a breathtaking free kick from 30 meters. Like a perfectly executed Steph Curry three-pointer, Rice’s shot curved around the wall and past a helpless Courtois, giving Arsenal a 1-0 lead in the 58th minute. But Rice wasn’t done yet. Ten minutes later, he replicated his feat with another stunning free kick, this time from a more central position. The power and precision of his shot left Courtois with no chance, extending Arsenal’s lead to 2-0 in the 70th minute.