( bully168 ) Declan Rice, Man of the Match for Arsenal’s 3-0 Champions League quarter-final first leg win over Real Madrid yesterday, thanked the Gooners fans for coming out in full force and cheering so powerfully that a memorable night was made. bully168
The game at the Emirates Stadium saw over 60,000 fans rush into the stadium and cheer wildly, allowing the team to dominate the ball with a 55%:45% advantage over their opponents, including 11 total scoring opportunities (8 on target).
In addition to sharing credit with teammates and staff, Rice also said it was because of the support of the fans.
“A big thank you to the fans, they were amazing last night,” the 26-year-old midfielder told the club’s official website.
“From the moment we stepped onto the pitch, to the moment the ball was kicked off, to the final whistle – the support was outstanding and we would like to urge everyone who is able to go to the Santiago Bernabeu next week because it will be another big night for us.”
“Just now, it was the best moment of my career from the goals that I scored.”
“The free kick was probably the best I’ve ever scored, but if we win and go through to the next round, it’ll be even more exciting – reaching the semi-finals and making a special contribution to this club.”
bully168 It’s hard to deny that set pieces are Arsenal ‘s forte, as in the 2024-25 season they have scored more than 21 goals from set pieces in all competitions ( excluding penalties ) , more than any other Premier League club. ( bully168 )
