Declan Rice Visibly furious at Partey over Late Yellow Card as Arsenal Prepares for PSG

Thomas Partey’s late yellow card would force Mikel Arteta to make a tactical change ahead of the PSG match, with Declan Rice’s appeared annoyed.

Arsenal defeated Real Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabéu in a thrilling Champions League quarter-final match, securing a stunning 5-1 aggregate victory. However, the night was not without its controversies. Declan Rice, Arsenal’s midfield maestro, was visibly upset with teammate Thomas Partey after the Ghanaian picked up a late yellow card, ruling him out of the semi-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain.

The controversial moment struck in the 85th minute when Partey became entangled in a tussle with Real Madrid’s Antonio Rudiger. This incident marked his third yellow card in the knockout stages, enforcing an automatic suspension. Rice, whose contributions had been vital throughout the campaign, including scoring twice in the first leg, could hardly hide his frustration, pulling Partey aside as emotions ran high.

The fallout from this disciplinary blow leaves Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, facing a tough tactical dilemma. With Partey ruled out for the upcoming clash against Paris Saint-Germain on April 29 at the Emirates Stadium, the squad now has to regroup and adjust to a midfield reshuffle against one of Europe’s best. The absence of Partey is expected to be keenly felt, particularly given PSG’s formidable style of play.

Despite the setback, the impressive performance against Real Madrid highlights Arsenal’s resilience and depth. With rising stars like Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli already stepping up, there is renewed hope that the team can overcome this hurdle and continue their quest for European glory.