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Declan Rice's Free Kick Brilliance Secures Arsenal's 3-0 Win Over Real Madrid

Arsenal took a tough win against Real Madrid in the first quarterfinal match in the Champions League. The match winner was Declan Rice – who, after two classy free kicks, paved the way for the 3-0 victory.

Declan Rice's Free Kick Brilliance Secures Arsenal's 3-0 Win Over Real Madrid

Unexpected Match Hero in the London Derby

London is red. Arsenal won Sunday's meeting with Chelsea after a goal by substitute striker Mikel Merino.

Unexpected Match Hero in the London Derby

Marmoush stole the show – Ederson makes history

The pre-match talk was about Alexander Isak and Erling Braut Haaland. Which of the high-profile goal-scorers would have the last word – the Swede or the Norwegian? Then, new acquisition Omar Marmoush stepped forward and stole the show in the Premier League's top match.

Marmoush stole the show – Ederson makes history

Arsenal second again – turned against Brentford

Arsenal started the new year by continuing to chase Liverpool at the top of the Premier League. So far, so good.

Arsenal second again – turned against Brentford

Basque Country dominates in Spain's European Championship team: "A pride"

Last time Spain played a European Championship final, ten out of eleven starting players belonged to Barcelona or Real Madrid. Now it's the Basques who dominate.

Basque Country dominates in Spain's European Championship team: "A pride"

The Hero Celebrated Like His Dad - 33 Years Later

Like father, like son. Spain's Mikel Merino became an unexpected hero in the European Championship quarterfinal against Germany.

The Hero Celebrated Like His Dad - 33 Years Later

The Turnaround: The Captain Gets to Play the Semifinal

The TV graphics showed that Spain's Alvaro Morata had received a yellow card and would therefore be suspended and miss the next match. But that will not be the case.

The Turnaround: The Captain Gets to Play the Semifinal

Merino nodded Spain through – Germany out

The quarterfinal in Stuttgart was thrilling. It wasn't until extra time that Spain decided – and put an end to the home nation Germany's European Championship adventure.

Merino nodded Spain through – Germany out