[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-declan-rice-s-confidence-how-a-1-0-lead-sealed-arsenal-s-champions-league":61,"news-related-declan-rice-s-confidence-how-a-1-0-lead-sealed-arsenal-s-champions-league-en":100,"news-related-match-declan-rice-s-confidence-how-a-1-0-lead-sealed-arsenal-s-champions-league-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":39,"hostCities":40},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-38,-21,"finished_recent",false,[41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60],"Atlanta","Boston","Dallas","East Rutherford","Guadalajara","Houston","Kansas City","Los Angeles","Mexico City","Miami","Monterrey","New-York","New York New Jersey","Philadelphia","San-Francisco","San Francisco Bay Area","Seattle","Toronto","Vancouver","Zapopan",{"article":62},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":63,"category":64,"excerpt":65,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":66,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":70,"slug":71,"sourceName":72,"sourceURL":73,"teamId":74,"teamName":75,"teamIds":76,"teamNames":88,"title":99},"Declan Rice has never been one to hide his belief, and after Arsenal's semifinal victory over Atlético Madrid, the midfielder made a bold admission: once his side took a 1-0 lead, he was certain of victory. His statement, which has since reverberated through the football world, underscores the quiet confidence that has driven Arsenal’s remarkable Champions League campaign.\n\nRice, who joined Arsenal last summer for a club-record fee, has been a linchpin in midfield throughout the tournament. Speaking after the match, he explained that the early goal transformed the team's mindset. \"From the moment we made it 1-0, I knew we'd win,\" he said, paraphrasing his post-match remarks. That goal, scored in the first half, shifted the momentum decisively in Arsenal's favor against a typically resilient Atlético side.\n\nFor Arsenal, this victory marks only the second time in their history that they have reached a Champions League final. The first came in 2006, when they fell to Barcelona in Paris. Now, 19 years later, the Gunners have another chance to claim Europe's biggest prize. Rice's confidence reflects a squad that has grown immensely under Mikel Arteta, blending youthful exuberance with seasoned experience.\n\nThe match itself was a tense affair, with Atlético known for their defensive solidity and counter-attacking threat. However, Arsenal's early breakthrough forced the Spanish side to open up, playing into the hands of Rice and his teammates. The midfielder's assertion that the outcome was never in doubt after that moment speaks to the psychological edge Arsenal now possess.\n\nFrom a league perspective, Arsenal's progression to the final also has implications for the Premier League. With another English club in the Champions League final, it reinforces the strength of the domestic competition. Moreover, success in Europe could provide a financial and prestige boost that further cements Arsenal's return to the elite.\n\nFor Rice personally, this achievement adds to his growing legacy. Already a key figure for England, he has seamlessly adapted to Arsenal's demands. His quote about the 1-0 lead encapsulates a player who thrives under pressure, a trait that will be vital in the final.\n\nAs Arsenal prepare for their date with destiny, Rice's words remind everyone of the belief coursing through the squad. The second final in club history is a testament to their progress, and the midfielder's conviction suggests they are ready to seize the moment.\n\nBased on reporting from Fútbol.","news","Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice revealed that from the moment his team took a 1-0 lead against Atlético Madrid, he knew they would win and secure a second Champions League final appearance in club history.","327373751945531393","326135645456044032","CAF Champions League","0","2026-05-05T21:46:57Z","declan-rice-s-confidence-how-a-1-0-lead-sealed-arsenal-s-champions-league","Mundo Deportivo","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mundodeportivo.com\u002Ffutbol\u002Fchampions-league\u002F20260505\u002F1004179452\u002Frice-1-0-sabia-ganabamos.html","326257545968619520","Arsenal",[74,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87],"326257565233057792","326222712592666624","326257544358006784","326257544525778944","326257610112110592","326257610309242880","326257619071143936","326257623726821376","326257565195309056","326222711682502656","326222707169431552",[75,89,90,91,92,93,94,41,95,96,97,98],"Atletico Madrid","Congo DR","Atletico Paranaense","Atletico-MG","Atlas","Club Queretaro","Gangwon FC","Barcelona","England","Anderlecht","Declan Rice's Confidence: How a 1-0 Lead Sealed Arsenal's Champions League Final Berth",[101,127,156,173],{"awayTeamId":74,"awayTeamName":75,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":102,"homeTeamId":103,"homeTeamName":104,"id":105,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":106,"matchName":107,"publishedAt":108,"slug":109,"sourceName":110,"sourceURL":111,"teamId":74,"teamName":75,"teamIds":112,"teamNames":119,"title":126},"Thomas Vermaelen backs Arsenal for Champions League glory but admits Luis Enrique's transformed PSG has won him over, praising both managers he played under.","326257536078450688","Paris Saint Germain","332823720831750145","331980430133694464","Paris Saint Germain vs Arsenal","2026-05-21T07:27:11Z","vermaelen-backing-arsenal-but-admiring-psg-s-luis-enrique","Marca","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.marca.com\u002Ffutbol\u002F2026\u002F05\u002F21\u002Fvermaelen-principio-me-gustaba-psg-luis-enrique-hecho-disfrute-viendoles.html",[74,103,113,85,114,115,78,116,117,118,87],"326257563052019712","326257539962376192","326222712143876096","326222712936599552","326222767416414208","326257580261249024",[75,104,120,96,121,122,90,123,124,125,98],"Ajax","Como","Portugal","Paraguay","Lesotho","Vissel Kobe","Vermaelen: Backing Arsenal but Admiring PSG's Luis Enrique",{"awayTeamId":78,"awayTeamName":90,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":128,"homeTeamId":115,"homeTeamName":122,"id":129,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":130,"matchName":131,"publishedAt":132,"slug":133,"sourceName":72,"sourceURL":134,"teamId":115,"teamName":122,"teamIds":135,"teamNames":145,"title":155},"Jimbee Cartagena Costa Cálida, winners of Spain's last two futsal league titles, were eliminated from the UEFA Futsal Champions League after a 5-6 penalty","328278689613615105","327115058687512576","Portugal vs Congo DR","2026-05-08T18:50:34Z","jimbee-cartagena-s-champions-league-exit-penalty-shootout","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mundodeportivo.com\u002Ffutbol\u002Fsala\u002F20260508\u002F1004180701\u002F3-3-5-6-jimbee-cartagena-final-champions-caer-sporting-penaltis.html",[115,78,136,137,138,82,139,140,141,142,87,143,144],"326257537596788736","326257550938869760","326257590545682432","326257612133765120","326257639338020864","326257537831669760","326222711653142528","326222713142120448","326257546392244224",[122,90,146,147,148,94,149,150,151,152,98,153,154],"FC Porto","Lask Linz","Portland Timbers","Baltika","Atlético Baleares","Sporting CP","Spain","Canada","Nottingham Forest","Jimbee Cartagena's Champions League Exit: Penalty Shootout",{"awayTeamId":78,"awayTeamName":90,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":157,"homeTeamId":115,"homeTeamName":122,"id":158,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":130,"matchName":131,"publishedAt":159,"slug":160,"sourceName":72,"sourceURL":161,"teamId":74,"teamName":75,"teamIds":162,"teamNames":167,"title":172},"Arsenal supporters express deep frustration over receiving only 17,000 tickets for the Champions League final against PSG at Budapest's 60,000-seat Puskas Arena. 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