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    Champions League: Rice free-kicks inspire Arsenal to QF first leg win over Madrid
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    Champions League: Rice Free-kicks Inspire Arsenal To QF First Leg Win Over Madrid

    By IANS News April 09, 2025 • 09:54 AM View: 1135
    Champions League: Two sensational Declan Rice free-kicks and a fine Mikel Merino finish saw Arsenal demolish Real Madrid 3-0 in the Champions League quarter-final first leg.

    Arsenal controlled the early exchanges, and came close twice in quick succession in the 13th minute, Declan Rice having an effort blocked by Raul Asencio before Thibaut Courtois parried Thomas Partey’s low strike.

    The tempo only increased as the half went on and decisive goalkeeping interventions were required at either end, David Raya saving from Kylian Mbappé at close range and Courtois keeping out a Rice header and a Gabriel Martinelli follow-up with an eye-catching double save, UEFA reports.

    TAGS Champions League Declan Rice Mikel Merino Real Madrid Raul Asencio Thibaut Courtois Thomas Partey David Raya Kylian Mbapp Gabriel Martinelli Myles Lewis Eduardo Camavinga Mikel Arteta
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