An fantastic second-half effort, highlighted by two of the finest free-kicks ever seen at Emirates Stadium, led to a magical Champions League night as Declan Rice's first career brace helped Arsenal defeat Real Madrid in the first leg of their quarter-final tie.
After an entertaining but goalless first half, Rice triggered legendary scenes with a curling free kick to put Arteta's side ahead. Ten minutes later, he repeated the feat, this time with an even greater strike into the top corner from another set piece.
Mikel Merino, Arsenal's centre forward for the night, was not to be outdone as he masterfully hammered home a first-time left-foot finish to make it 3-0, ensuring that Arsenal's first meeting with Madrid since 2006 was well worth the wait, but there is still work to be done in the Spanish capital next week.
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