Passengers in the Emirates

Arsenal took a giant step towards the semi-finals of the Champions League by defeating Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium.

Diklan Rice was the star of the show, where he scored twice from two incredible free kicks, as the European Champions Michael Arta was astonished 15 times.

Early of the game, Kylian Mbappe David Raya tested with early efforts, while Thibaut Courtois was called to deprive Thomas Partey and Rice at the other end.

The penetration came in the 58th minute. After Bocao Saka was dropped 30 yards from the goal, Rice rose to a glorious free kick around the wall and in the upper corner. This was his first direct goal ever in major football and sent the UAE to rich.

Real Madrid seemed defeated, and Arsenal was not lost at any time in doubling their advantage. In the 70th minute, Rice repeated the trick, and this time a free -sided free kick in the upper -angle corner, leaving Courtois again.

The England midfielder, who has now contributed to three consecutive games in the Champions League, was punished with Madrid at every turn.

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Any hopes of Madrid returned after five minutes. Rice rose forward again, playing a major role in accumulating before Miles Lewis-Skili arranged for Michel Mirino.

The striker’s midfielder turned, calm and author, swept the ball in the lower corner of the third of Arsenal.

Real Madrid was their chances, but it lacks the advanced edge. Vinicius Junior. Both MBAPPE have saved or banned efforts, while Brahim Diaz and Rodrigo struggled to influence Arsenal’s well -organized defense.

The frustration decomposed to Madrid late when Eduardo Kamavinga received a second yellow card at a time when he stopped kicking the ball away, doubled the misery of Los Blancos in northern London.

Arsenal has been forced into late changes, as Saka and Rice were stopped as reserves after roads, but the damage has already happened. Gunners not only maintained a clean paper, but also produced one of their most complete European offers in the years.