Stephen Appiah (in the middle) looking stunned
Former Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah, was stunned by Declan Rice’s second freekick goal in Arsenal’s emphatic win over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League.
In a video sighted by GhanaWeb, Appiah was seen with his mouth wide open in shock after the English midfielder curled a sensational strike into the far corner.
Declan Rice scored two high-quality freekicks, as Arsenal defeated the reigning champions 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium.
He has now set a record as the first player to score two direct free-kicks in a Champions League knockout game.
Rice also becomes the only fifth player to score two freekicks in a single Champions League match, joining Rivaldo, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Hakim Ziyech.
The return leg is scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Watch Stephen Appiah’s reaction to Declan Rice’s freekick:
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Watch Stephen Appiah’s reaction to Declan Rice’s freekick:
I wanted to hug 🤗 Stephen Tornado Appiah after the second free kick from Rice. Take a bow 🙇♂️ Rice.
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— Felix Romark (@FelixRomark) April 8, 2025
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