Arsenal supporters were full of admiration for Declan Rice after the midfielder produced a commanding display in the Gunners’ 3–1 Champions League victory over Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium.
Goals from Jurrien Timber, Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli secured a convincing win, overshadowing Harry Kane’s difficult return to North London. Bayern’s only goal came from 17-year-old Lennart Karl, but Rice was the standout performer despite not getting on the scoresheet.
Operating as a true box-to-box force, Rice controlled the midfield with authority. His heat map showed heavy involvement across the left and central areas, while match statistics highlighted his all-round contribution. He recorded 66 touches, 49 passes, and completed 39 of them. He also won duels, made a clean tackle, and remarkably did not concede a single foul all night.
On social media, Arsenal fans were quick to celebrate his performance, with some joking that West Ham deserved “another £105 million” for the England star. Others called him “a different beast” and insisted the club had actually underpaid for him.
Rice’s blend of ball-winning ability, passing range, and relentless energy proved crucial as Arsenal overpowered the German champions, further cementing his importance to Mikel Arteta’s side this season.