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.

Arsenal on Tuesday night thrashed Real Madrid 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg tie. The first half ended in a 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium. However, in the second half, Declan Rice’s brace and a goal from Mikel Merino gave Mikel Arteta’s side a first leg advantage ahead of the return leg next week.

Olise has been the standout so far in a tight game at the Allianz. His cross found Harry Kane who couldn't steer the ball past former Bayern man Yann Sommer. Thomas Partey has their first effort on goal, firing straight at Thibaut Courtois after good wing play from Gabriel Martinelli.

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice's two fantastic free kicks and a striker's finish from Mikel Merino secured a 3-0 victory over shocked holders Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at The Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.

William Saliba reacts to Arsenal's 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal clash.

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Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice said he initially intended to cross his first free-kick against Real Madrid before being convinced to shoot by a conversation with Bukayo Saka. The 26-year-old scored two free-kicks in the space of 12 minutes at the Emirates as Arsenal beat Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.

What were the chances of Declan Rice scoring two stunning free-kicks against Real Madrid? Just how good were they - and should they have been stopped?

Declan Rice revealed the role Bukayo Saka played in his first freekick against Real Madrid on Tuesday, saying his Arsenal teammate encouraged him to "go for it" despite set-piece coach Nicolas Jover telling him to cross.