Declan Rice reflected on a 3-1 victory for **Arsenal**against Bayern Munich.
The midfielder grew as the game went on, mirroring the maturity of his team across 90 minutes.
The guests got a firm grip on proceedings, but Jurrien Timber broke the deadlock with another goal from a set-piece for the Gunners.
However, Lennart Karl equalised, and the score was 1-1 at half time.
Mikel Arteta sent on the cavalry to exemplary effect: Noni Madueke converted a cracking cross from Riccardo Calafiori before Gabriel Martinelli made the game safe with another successful effort on the transition in the Champions League.
**Rice**spearheaded the charge with his endless energy in the middle of the park, and he was happy to be a part of such a symbolic success.
"Look at Bayern Munich this season, they have been the best team in Europe. This was probably the toughest game tactically we have played this season. The way they work it is so, so good.
"We went man to man with them in the second half, and I thought tonight we were outstanding. The manager is so happy. It was a special European night.
"Yes, definitely [it feels different to last season]. There are so many leaders in the team. We are just taking it one game at a time. There is a hunger and desire to win every game. There is a long way to go - let's not get carried away.
*"It's been so easy to play with Martin Zubimendi. From the first moment we had with each other in pre-season, I just knew we'd play some good football. I really like him, he's such a nice guy.*
"He is Spain's number six, and you know what Spain's number six are like. He has been so, so good for us.
"Every game requires something different. Every player knows their role."