Who knew that Declan Rice would be able to bend a free-kick like Beckham? On the very biggest stage. And not just once, either. On a red-letter night for Arsenal, one to fire dreams of the ultimate triumph, their key midfielder brought the house down; Real Madrid to their knees, as well.
It is never wise to write off the Champions League holders, the 15‑time winners, the club that have the patent on voodoo-style comebacks. Surely not this time.
