Declan Rice Arsenal Champions League Hero?

Declan Rice performance in Arsenal champions league once again showed his increasing impact on the club as Arsenal FC easily won the match to move to the next stage of the topmost competition in Europe.

On the night, Arsenal won Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 and this was a 3-1 overall victory which secured their entry to the quarter-finals of the UEFA champions league. This outcome was control and composedness on the part of the Premier League.

The core of the performance was again provided by Declan Rice who lived up to his nickname the horse. Rice was known to be relentless in energy, and he would go covering the whole pitch. His work on defense was good and his work in attack became decisive.

The central midfielder concluded his performance with a fantastic long-range score. His shot hit the bottom corner and this exposed the goalkeeper to no chance. It was a moment which called into prominence his technical capacity no less than his endurance.

Arsenal was organized in the game. They dictated the ownership and curtailed the attacking possibilities of Leverkusen. The German troops had difficulties with penetrating a solid defensive position.

The goal was not the only aspect of the performance that made Rice outstanding, but the leadership. He controlled the pace and made Arsenal remain in-control whenever it mattered. His reliability is turning out to be a significant plus to the side.

This win is a good move that is sending a strong signal regarding the European ambitions of Arsenal. When players such as Rice are at high level they seem to be prepared to compete with the other elite clubs in the continent.

Throughout the tournament, the ability of the club to sustain such balance of power, discipline and quality during key matches will determine the success of the club.