The first finalist of the UEFA Champions League is known! London's Arsenal defeated Atlético Madrid at home by a narrow margin to secure their place in the final. The hero of this historic victory was the midfielder who dominated the center of the pitch. Zamin.uz presents the best player of the match and his impressive stats.
Master of the pitch: Declan Rice's resilience
Man of the Match
Arsenal's 27-year-old English star Declan Rice received the highest rating in the second leg against Atlético (1-0). Throughout the game, he not only linked defense and attack but also provided leadership to his teammates. For these efforts, Rice was named 'Man of the Match'.
Numbers speak: The Iron Man's statistics
Declan Rice's performance stats during the game would impress any expert:
Time: Played the full 90 minutes;
Distance: Covered a total of 9.9 km (a testament to his tireless movement);
Accuracy: His passing accuracy was 91 percent finding his teammates with precision.
Road to the final: Next stop Budapest!
The Gunners overcame the Madrid club on aggregate to become the first finalist of the season. Now, Mikel Arteta's squad faces their biggest test yet.
As a reminder, this year's UEFA Champions League final will take place on May 30 in Budapest.
Dear football fans, who do you think Arsenal will face in the final? How would you rate Declan Rice's performance? Leave your thoughts in the comments!
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