Arsenal's Declan Rice call for 'magic moments' to beat PSG
espn.comPublished: 5/6/2025
Summary
Arsenal's quest to reach their first Champions League final in 19 years is daunting, as they face Paris Saint-Germain in a crucial second leg after a 1-0 deficit from Ousmane Dembele's early goal. Declan Rice emphasized the importance of "magic moments" and cited his decisive free kicks against Real Madrid as pivotal, while Wayne Rooney noted a psychological barrier that Arsenal has historically overcome. Arteta inspired confidence by referencing their convincing quarterfinal victory over Real Madrid, assuring them they can match that performance in the final leg against PSG in the heart of Europe.