Declan Rice: Arsenal delivered a stunning performance on Tuesday night, crushing Real Madrid 3–0 in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg.
After a quiet first half, the Gunners came alive in the second half, netting three goals in just 17 minutes. Declan Rice led the charge, scoring a brilliant free kick in the 58th minute, and then doubling the lead with another in the 70th minute.
Mikel Merino sealed the victory in the 75th minute after receiving a smooth pass from youngster M. Lewis-Skelly.
Real Madrid’s frustration grew as their midfielder Eduardo Camavinga was sent off in stoppage time after receiving a second yellow card.
Declan Rice: Arsenal’s Thomas Partey also picked up a yellow card earlier in the 54th minute, but it did little to stop the North London club’s momentum.
With this commanding lead, Arsenal are now in a strong position heading into the second leg as they chase a spot in the Champions League semi-finals.