Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas Jover wanted Rice to cross the ball into the area but the England midfielder curled an effort around the wall to give the Gunners the lead. "I love it, especially when it goes in the back of the net, instead of losing it on the counter attack!" Arteta said.

Declan Rice scored a pair of stunning free-kicks against Real Madrid after ignoring instructions to cross the ball and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has praised his decision

Mikel Arteta says he loved the way Declan Rice seized the initiative in Arsenal’s memorable win over Real Madrid