Gabriel posts ‘unbelievable’ live Declan Rice footage from Arsenal dressing room
Gabriel has shared live footage of Declan Rice from the Arsenal dressing room after he inspired their 3-0 quarter-final triumph over Real Madrid in the Champions League.
The Gunners met with Real Madrid for just the third time in the clubs’ history at the Emirates on Tuesday night (8 April), with Arsenal never having lost to the Spanish side.
This theme continued as Declan Rice scored two sublime free-kicks to put the home team in control of the tie, before Mikel Merino added to his recent tally of goals to see the home side win convincingly in the first-leg.
Mikel Arteta’s side now take a commanding lead to the Bernabéu ahead of next week’s clash and in the drivers seat to make the semi-finals of the competition.
Gabriel posts a video of match winner Rice
In an Instagram story posted after the match on Tuesday (9 April), Gabriel can be heard saying to Rice: “Please, please, please can I have your right leg. Unbelievable brother”.
Arteta’s greatest night as Arsenal manager
Football Insider verdict
Without question, Arsenal’s display against Real Madrid is the most complete performance we have seen under Arteta, and perhaps the club’s most memorable result in the competition since the two sides last met.
The Spaniard asked for the fans to bring the atmosphere before the match and undoubtedly they responded.
They became the catalyst behind Arsenal’s spirited performance and a huge reason behind creating one of the best night’s in their history.
| Arsenal stats vs Real Madrid |
| Possession – 54% |
| Total shots – 12 |
| On target – 11 |
| Off target – 1 |
Rice was sublime throughout and almost single-handedly dragged the Gunners to a huge victory, while becoming the first team to remain unbeaten after three games versus Real Madrid in Europe.
With little to play for domestically for Arsenal, next week’s trip to the Spanish capital is crucial if they are to achieve something special this campaign and finally add to the lone FA Cup trophy the Gunners have lifted under Arteta.