Declan Rice's Spectacular Free-Kicks: Unbeatable Moments in Football

Declan Rice's two free-kick goals for Arsenal against Real Madrid analyzed.

Declan Rice's two goals from free-kicks in the Champions League against Real Madrid were truly remarkable. The first was curled around the wall and past the goalkeeper, while the second bent into the top right-hand corner. Former West Ham and England goalkeeper Rob Green praised both efforts, stating they were near impossible to save. The decrease in free-kick goals over the years and the role of the wall in defending are also discussed.

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