Borussia Dortmund's Champions League aspirations were dealt a crushing blow on Wednesday night, as Barcelona tore them apart with a 4-0 victory in the quarter-final first leg.
Mikel Arteta was full of praise for Declan Rice after the England midfielder scored two sensational free-kicks to help Arsenal secure a stunning 3-0 win over defending Champions League holders Real Madrid at the Emirates.
Thibaut Courtois has taken the blame for Declan Rice's opening free-kick in Real Madrid's humbling 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal on Tuesday.
Declan Rice scored two magnificent free-kicks as Arsenal stunned the football world with an electrifying 3-0 victory over Champions League titans Real Madrid in the first leg of their quarter-final clash at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal are bracing themselves for a colossal Champions League showdown against Real Madrid on Tuesday, with manager Mikel Arteta delivering a fiery call to arms for his squad and fans alike.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick gave his players Sunday off to recover from their draw against Real Betis and prepare for a vital Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.