Rio Ferdinand has praised Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice for his outstanding performances in two critical Champions League matches against Real Madrid, leading to Arsenal's 5-1 aggregate victory. Rice's remarkable free-kick goals in the first leg and his commanding midfield presence in the return match highlighted his growth as a player. Ferdinand acknowledged that such high-stakes games are essential for a player's development, emphasizing that Rice's performance has elevated him to a new level and established him as a key figure for Arsenal as they look forward to challenging PSG in the semi-finals.
You need games like this in your career. You need to get to places like this to be properly judged. He's stood up against the holders of this trophy and he's not just competed, he's run the show, he's run the show in both games. He's put himself in another bracket.
Rice truly stood out as Arsenal's main man at the Bernabeu, with a tireless display making it impossible for Real Madrid to create anything in midfield.
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