Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice delivered an emotional and defiant message to supporters immediately after the Gunners’ 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night.
The win secured a 2-1 aggregate success in the UEFA Champions League semi-final, booking Arsenal’s place in the final in Budapest for the first time in 20 years.
Speaking post-match, Rice, who played a pivotal role in midfield, expressed his readiness for the showpiece event. “Bring it on, bring it on – I’ll be ready,” he stated. “Budapest, I want every Arsenal fan out there. 200,000 of you, come out! Let’s make it really special.”
His comments came amid scenes of jubilation at the Emirates, where fans created an intense atmosphere that Rice credited as a key factor in overcoming the Spanish side.
The victory marks a historic milestone for Arsenal, who last reached the Champions League final in 2006.