MADRID (AP) 鈥� Real Madrid’s Arda G眉ler scored one of the goals of the Spanish league season on Saturday after he struck a long shot from well inside his team’s own half to polish off a 4-1 win over Elche.
The 21-year-old Turkey midfielder spotted Elche goalkeeper Mat铆as Dituro off his line and didn鈥檛 hesitate to launch a long lob with his left foot that sailed over the hapless 鈥檏eeper and bounced once before settling into the net.
The Santiago Bernabeu stadium erupted in applause for the memorable goal that came with the victory beyond doubt in the 89th minute.
鈥淚 saw everyone put their hands on their heads. It is incredible to score a goal from 70 meters (yards) out,鈥� Madrid coach 脕lvaro Arbeloa said. 鈥淭hat goal was worth the ticket to see the game.鈥�
G眉ler joined Madrid from Fenerbache in 2023. He has scored four goals this season, when he has gained more playing time after the exit of veteran Luka Modric.
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