Declan Rice Archives: 04/2025

Merino reflects on fine margins, belief and Arsenal’s fightback after PSG setback. With Paris looming, the Spaniard says: “We can’t wait to go to Paris.”

An Arsenal Invincible reveals why one player could hold the key against PSG. Could this be the decisive factor as history beckons for the Gunners?

Arsenal stand on the brink of history. Can Arteta’s side do the job against PSG and march into their first Champions League final since 2006?

L’Équipe praises Saka’s form after injury as Arsenal prepare for PSG, suggesting the Gunners’ biggest attacking threat is peaking at the perfect time.

Real Madrid believed in another Champions League comeback, but Mundo Deportivo paints a picture of a team undone by Arsenal’s discipline and sharp edge.

Spanish media gave a blunt verdict on Arsenal’s win over Madrid, crediting Arteta’s team while questioning the champions’ identity, intensity, and future.

Arteta leads Arsenal into unfamiliar territory with a fearless approach and high standards. Inside his reaction to a night that could define the club’s future.

Mikel Arteta provided updates on a number of Arsenal players following Saturday’s draw with Brentford, with the Champions League quarter-final second leg in Madrid on Wednesday.

With eyes on Madrid, Arsenal made changes and paid the price.

Declan Rice’s standout performance against Real Madrid has earned him major recognition from UEFA, but it wasn’t the only award Arsenal picked up.

Kai Havertz could still return before season’s end, says Mikel Arteta, as Arsenal navigate key injuries ahead of the final stretch.

Declan Rice is up for UCL Player of the Week after his double free-kick display helped Arsenal stun Real Madrid. Fans have until Thursday to cast their vote.

Arteta’s side ran 12km more than Madrid in a dominant UCL win. Arsenal exploited their fitness edge as Modrić and co. struggled to keep pace at the Emirates.

Jack Wilshere has called Declan Rice a bargain after his free-kick goals against Real Madrid, but the midfielder admitted afterwards he almost decided not to shoot.

Courtois stunned by Rice’s free-kick masterclass but insists Real Madrid can turn it around at the Bernabéu. “We’ll give it everything,” he vows.

Gabriel Magalhaes was filmed celebrating Arsenal’s goals against Real Madrid from the stands, and he joked to Declan Rice after the game that he wants the midfielder’s right foot.

Mikel Arteta has provided injury updates on Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka after Tuesday’s 3-0 win over Real Madrid, with the two players having key roles in the victory.

Spanish media turned on Real Madrid after Arsenal’s 3–0 win. Sport, Marca and AS were scathing about Madrid’s collapse and full of praise for Rice.

Arteta says Arsenal’s stunning 3–0 win over Real Madrid was fuelled by fan energy, as Rice’s two free-kicks lit up a night the Emirates won’t forget.

Declan Rice scored two sensational free-kicks as Arsenal dismantled Real Madrid 3–0 in the Champions League, taking a commanding lead to the Bernabéu.