Declan Rice says Arsenal’s win at Real Madrid demonstrated they can handle pressure situations as they bid to “make a statement” against Paris Saint-Germain and reach the Champions League final. Ousmane Dembele’s early goal at the Emirates means PSG lead 1-0 going into the home match on Wednesday,

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Rice was one of Arsenal’s star performers against Real Madrid and was named man of the match in both legs. The midfielder scored two stunning free-kicks in the first leg and believes Wednesday night is set up for someone to be a hero. “The manager calls them magic moments,” said Rice. “He always talks about having someone deliver a magic moment.