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The midfielder's stunning free-kick in midweek attracted attention across Europe as three Arsenal players have also been named in the Champions League team of the week.
Declan Rice has been named UEFA Champions League Player of the Week after scoring twice from free kicks in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium.
Both goals came in the second half on Tuesday night, the first past Thibaut Courtois into the top corner to give Arsenal the lead, the second struck from distance with more power and precision.
The goals were his third and fourth in Arsenal's last three home games in the Champions League, underlining his growing influence at the top of the pitch this season.
Rice was voted for by supporters, beating Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Robert Lewandowski and Alessandro Bastoni to the award.
He was also included in the Champions League Team of the Week, alongside William Saliba and Jurrien Timber, after a performance that dismantled Madrid and put Arsenal in complete control going into the second leg.
The midfielder's performance didn't just brighten up a European match, it set the tone for the team. Speaking ahead of the weekend, Mikel Merino admitted his goal was "overshadowed" by Rice's "two world-class strikes" and called them "probably one of the best in the history of the game".
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