D. Rice: "Throughout my career, I've hit directly against the wall many times."

2025-04-09 16:42 © scanpix

London's Arsenal club midfielder Declan Rice, after scoring a brace in the Champions League quarterfinal match against Real Madrid, commented on his goals from penalty kicks for the US television network Amazon Prime Video:

"Throughout my career, I have hit the wall many times... During the first penalty kick, I intended to lift the ball into the penalty area, but then I saw the wall's formation and Thibaut Courtois' position. Then I decided that I would take the shot myself!"

During the second penalty kick, I already had faith in my abilities that I would score a goal."

26-year-old Declan Rice had not scored a goal from a penalty kick in 338 matches before this game.