EAGLE-EYED fans spotted Kylian Mbappe’s “nice”; reaction to one of Declan Rice’s free-kick goals last night.
The star struck from two set-pieces as in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash.
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to make sure the Gunners put one foot in the semis against either Aston Villa or Paris Saint-Germain.
And current Champions League holders Real, who have won the competition a record 15 times, were left shellshocked ahead of next week’s return leg at the Bernabeu.
Superstars like Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr were unable to get a grasp on the game.
While boss Carlo Ancelotti cut a frustrated figure as he watched counterpart Mikel Arteta dominate the touchline.
But Real ace Mbappe caught fans off-guard as he reacted to the second of Rice’s free-kick goals.
The £105million midfielder , with the shot then finding its way into the far-top corner.
It sparked wild celebrations among Arsenal players and supporters.
While Los Blancos players appeared to become even more desolate at the prospect of a European exit.
However, Mbappe seemed to show his appreciation for Rice’s strike as he made his way back to the halfway line.
The striker, who joined Real on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain last summer, watched Rice’s free-kick sail past Thibaut Courtois.
Mbappe then turned on his heels before retreating down the pitch.
And as he did so, the French World Cup winner was seen raising his eyebrows and flicking his head in acknowledgement of the hit.
Fans were quick to clock it, with one saying: “It’s a nice reaction, just utterly stunned and in awe.”;
Another declared: “Bro was taking notes in his mind.”;
One noted: “He noticed it was a sweet free-kick.”;
Another added: “He knew it was well hit.”;
