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JUDE BELLINGHAM watched in disbelief as his England teammate Declan Rice displayed his prowess at the Emirates.
The Arsenal ace netted TWO stunning free kicks within a 12-minute span, securing a strong lead for the Gunners during the Champions League quarter-finals.
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Rice struck twice, beating Thibaut Courtois with powerful set pieces from outside the penalty box.
These two goals placed Arsenal in total control of the match, with Mikel Merino adding a third late in the game.
Bellingham largely remained in the background amid the intense atmosphere at the Emirates.
Television cameras captured his immediate reaction to Rice’s brilliance in the second half.
After the £100 million midfielder found the top corner with his initial free kick, Bellingham was seen glancing helplessly at a serious-looking Carlo Ancelotti on the sidelines.
Cameras swiftly turned back to the England midfielder just over ten minutes later when Rice netted his second goal.
Bellingham was seen shaking his head in disbelief, while Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta appeared equally shocked along the sidelines.
Fans quickly noticed how the Amazon Prime director zoomed in on Bellingham to capture his reaction.
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One fan commented on X: “THE TV DIRECTOR IS A GENIUS. THAT FOCUS ON BELLINGHAM WAS PURE CINEMA.”
Another added: “Bellingham’s reaction says it all! It’s hard not to appreciate a strike like that from Rice.”
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A third commenter stated: “The focus on Bellingham after each goal. Absolutely cinematic.”
Arsenal fans could scarcely believe their eyes as the Champions League holders faltered in North London.
They even mockingly taunted Real Madrid with chants of “Are you Tottenham in disguise?”
Rice was substituted with ten minutes remaining, making way for Kieran Tierney.
He became the FIRST player in history to score two direct free kick goals in a Champions League knockout round match.
This also marked Rice’s first-ever brace for Arsenal since his transfer from West Ham in 2023.
