Free kick magic from Declan Rice has seen Arsenal kick off the Champions League quarterfinals with a stunning 3-0 victory over Real Madrid at the Emirates. Rice delivered two excellent free kicks to beat Thibaut Courtois in net before Mikel Merino capped things off with the fourth goal of his career against Real Madrid.

In front of its adoring crowd, the North London club took a huge step towards the Champions League semifinal by beating Spanish juggernaut Real Madrid 3-0 in its quarterfinal first-leg. But amid the frenzied scenes inside the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, the story of the night belonged to one man; Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice.

The four matches in the first legs of this season's UEFA Champions League quarterfinals ties have all been action-packed goal fests so far. The most impactful game was Arsenal hammering three past Real Madrid,

Arsenal beating Real Madrid 3-0 is an absolutely incredible result. I think to be able to have games and moments like that at home, with your fanbase there, with everybody tuning in, and to walk off with a lead like that,

Real Madrid suffered an unusually chastening defeat in the Champions League on Tuesday night against Arsenal, losing 3-0 to two Declan Rice strikes complemented by a third fine finish from Mikel

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made sure to get the message across that it is just half-time in their Champions League tie with Real Madrid despite his side's impressive 3-0 win. The Gunners produced their best performance of the season to stun Los Blancos in the quarter-final first leg with Declan Rice scoring two excellent long-range free kicks.

Real Madrid suffered an embarrassing 3-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium against Arsenal in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final bout on Tuesday. The Whites were undone by a

Real Madrid were dealt a major blow in their Champions League hopes as they slumped to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Arsenal.The Spanish giants were completely outperformed in a night where Declan

Real Madrid were handed a huge reality check on Tuesday night as they fell to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Arsenal in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie.The three-goal