Against Real Madrid. The first of Rice's free-kicks seemed extraordinary enough, curled inside the post in style reminiscent of Madrid legend Roberto Carlos. The second was almost implausible ...

This opens the door for fringe players and young talents to step up in a match that remains vital to Madrid’s title ambitions.

A salute today to one of the most renowned and game-defining figures in soccer history – Roberto Carlos da Silva Rocha, ...

A shocking excitement exploded when someone who had never scored with a free kick in 338 competitive games chose the grand stage of a Champions League quarterfinal against the competition’s most ...

Declan Rice’s amazing free-kick double helped Arsenal to a stunning 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the first ... from David Beckham to Roberto Carlos to Lionel Messi and beyond.

Roberto Carlos: Real Madrid vs Sporting Lisbon (2000/2001) Real were 2-0 down in the group stage match when Carlos smashed a free-kick from the edge of the box past a 36-year-old Peter Schmeichel. The ...

Arsenal were phenomenal against ‘grindball merchants’ Real Madrid but that refereeing display at the Emirates was worrying. It was all about Trent anyway. Send your thoughts to theeditor@ ...

Former Real Madrid and Brazil left-back Roberto Carlos - himself a master from a set-piece during his career - was seen looking glum-faced in the stands. "I don't know whether it will ever sink in ...

Real Madrid is staring down the barrel of an early Champions League exit following a 3-0 defeat away at Arsenal in the quarter-final first leg. Los Blancos traveled to London knowing that they ...

MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid is hoping for another magical Champions League night at the Santiago Bernabeu to get itself out of an unexpectedly large hole against Arsenal in the quarterfinals of ...

For a while, it seemed like the same old story, Real Madrid soaking up the pressure while their attacking superstars waited impatiently to punish Arsenal on the counter. But then Declan Rice ...