Madrid – Alvaro Arbeloa was called up Arda GulerThe long-range wondergoal was a work of art after the midfielder scored from inside his own half real Madrid‘S win 4-1 Above elche On Saturday.
Guler surprises Elche keeper matias deturo With a wonderful lob in the 89th minute at the Bernabeu. Antonio Rudiger, federico valverde And dean huijsen Also scored to help Madrid move within one point of the leaders barcelona Before their game on Sunday.
Güler scored from 68.6 meters (75.02 yd), the longest goal in the last 15 La Liga seasons.
Asked about Guler’s strike, Arbeloa told Real Madrid TV: “We should frame it and hang it on the wall.” “It’s amazing. Amazing. I saw everyone raise their hands in surprise, and I did too. It was worth paying for a ticket or two or three to see what he did.”
“[Güler] “A great player,” said Elche coach Eder Sarabia. We lost the ball unnecessarily, and then one of the best players in the world comes out. We are conceding many excellent goals.
“The details that went in our favor in the first half of the season are now going against us. But with that anger and sadness, as a football fan, it’s an incredible goal. You need the ability to see it and then execute it.”
Madrid rested key players ahead of the club’s Champions League last 16 second leg with Manchester City on Tuesday, bringing in five substitute players who are 21 or younger.
Arbeloa said he could “die happy after a night like this”, having managed to lead a team to victory that included many of the homegrown talents he had trained while working in Madrid’s academy.
“For someone who came through at a young age and has reached the first team, it is a day of great joy and pride,” Arbeloa said. “It reminded me of Real Madrid [legendary ’80s side] Quinta del Butre era. I am very happy to see him play and showcase the talent he has. …It’s a memorable day for Madrid fans.”
Arbeloa said star forward klian mbappeThe player, who is recovering from a knee sprain, will be assessed ahead of City’s second leg on Sunday.
“Tomorrow, we will train in Valdebebas, we will try Mbappé and see how he feels,” Arbeloa said. “I hope he’s available. If he can be in Manchester, that would be great news.”
ESPN Research contributed to this report.
