Who scored two free kicks?

Free-Kick Masters: Rare Feat in Champions League History

Scoring a direct free kick in the Champions League is special. Doing it twice in the same match? That's nearly unheard of. Yet, a select few have pulled off this remarkable feat, etching their names into footballing folklore.

Rivaldo, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Hakim Ziyech stand among the elite who've managed two direct free-kick goals in a single Champions League game. Each of them showcased not just technical brilliance, but composure under pressure—sending the ball over the wall and into the net with precision that left goalkeepers rooted.

But one name stands out in a different light: Declan Rice. While others achieved the milestone in group stage encounters, Rice did it against the most storied club in the competition’s history—Real Madrid—and on the grandest stage of all: the knockout phase. To score two free kicks in such a high-stakes environment speaks volumes about his nerve and growing influence.

Free kicks have long been a weapon in football, but consistency from set-pieces at this level requires more than just skill. It demands belief, timing, and the courage to step up when the stakes are highest. Rice’s accomplishment adds a new chapter to the legacy of set-piece mastery, joining legends like Ronaldo and Neymar in a category so exclusive it can barely fill a hand.

As the game evolves and defensive walls grow smarter, feats like these remind us why the Champions League continues to captivate. It’s not just about goals—it’s about how they’re scored, and who dares to do the extraordinary when it matters most.