Arsenal star Declan Rice targeted by objects thrown from Dinamo Zagreb fans - after midfielder gave the Gunners a Champions League lead
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Arsenal star Declan Rice was targeted by objects thrown by Dinamo Zagreb fans during their Champions League match at the Emirates Stadium. Rice gave Arsenal a second minute lead on the night against their Croatian opponents, blasting into the net following a Kai Havertz pass.
![[The Arsenal star was targeted by objects thrown by Dinamo Zagreb fans when taking corners]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/20/94406057-14314713-image-a-12_1737579106814.jpg)
The midfielder was then targeted by Zagreb fans as he attempted to take corners near the travelling fans during the first half. Rice was forced to take cover when plastic cups were thrown in his direction by sections of the travelling support. Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard was also targeted when he went over to Rice as the Gunners prepared for the set piece.
![[Objects were thrown towards Martin Odegaard in the first half of the Champions League tie]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/20/94406073-14314713-image-a-13_1737579113697.jpg)
Zagreb are likely to face action from European football governing body UEFA following the incidents. Declan Rice was forced to take evasive action to avoid being hit by plastic cups thrown by fans. The Arsenal star was targeted by objects thrown by Dinamo Zagreb fans when taking corners.
Objects were thrown towards Martin Odegaard in the first half of the Champions League tie. Arsenal headed into the match seeking to boost their chances of earning an automatic qualifying berth in the last-16 of the competition. Mikel Arteta's side had earned 13 points from their opening six matches in the new-look league phase of the competition.
