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Declan Rice named UEFA Man of the Match in Arsenal's win over Atletico Madrid

Rice stars as Arsenal advance to UCL final.

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What happened: Declan Rice was named UEFA Man of the Match for Arsenal's Champions League tie against Atletico Madrid, per Fabrizio Romano. The midfielder anchored the performance on a night Arsenal sealed their place in the Champions League final in Budapest.

Why it matters: The award caps a standout European campaign for Rice since his move from West Ham, and underscores his rise as Arsenal's on-field leader in their biggest match of the season. Mikel Arteta called it 'an incredible night' as Arsenal made history by reaching the UCL final, with the winner of PSG-Bayern awaiting.

What to watch: Arsenal await the winner of PSG vs Bayern Munich in the Champions League final in Budapest. Rice's form will be central to Arsenal's title bid.

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