Yesterday was one of those big nights… but a big night to forget — a complete nightmare, as we tell you here. Not only did we lose 3-0 and are now on the verge of being eliminated from the Champions League, but the best player for Real Madrid was Courtois, thanks to some great saves — which means it could’ve easily been 5-0 or worse…
What’s remarkable about the match is that Declan Rice showed up and scored two back-to-back free kicks — and not just goals, but absolute screamers. It’s rare to see such spectacular free kicks, and it’s almost unheard of to see two like that within just 12 minutes. It brought back memories of Juninho Pernambucano, Roberto Carlos (with his legendary free kick for Brazil against France and that impossible curve), or some of Cristiano Ronaldo’s best ones (especially during his early Manchester United days).
Anyone like me, who isn’t too familiar with Declan Rice, would assume he’s scored 50 free kicks by now. But the funniest — and most unbelievable — part is that these were his very first free-kick goals, not just of the season, but of his entire career! The 26-year-old British player shocked everyone and completely swung the match — and the tie — in Arsenal’s favor.
Video: Declan Rice’s First Free Kick Goal
😳 ¿¿¿Nicolas Jover lo sabía??? #UCL #LaCasaDelFútbol pic.twitter.com/tqKfSSUEt3
— Fútbol en Movistar Plus+ (@MovistarFutbol) April 9, 2025
Video: Declan Rice’s Second Free Kick Goal
NO. PUEDE. SER.
— Fútbol en Movistar Plus+ (@MovistarFutbol) April 8, 2025
🎯 El francotirador 2.0.
Otro GOLAZO de Declan Rice. #UCL #LaCasaDelFútbol https://t.co/5SkCYSNdJy pic.twitter.com/Ev1H1UORZg
Videos of the Best Free Kicks in History
- Roberto Carlos (Brasil vs France 1997)
- Juninho Pernambucano
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Gareth Bale
- Messi
- Ronaldinho
- David Beckham