Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid: Fans Sing Arda Guler Praises After Goal on Debut La Liga Start

• Arda Guler put Real Madrid on the brink of La Liga success
• The youngster's only goal helped Madrid beat Real Sociedad
• He even left a defender in his wake with a mesmeric dribble

Arda Guler earned rave reviews for his goal on his debut start for Real Madrid in La Liga against Real Sociedad on Friday, April 26.

With the league crown all but settled, head coach Carlo Ancelotti gave the teen talent a look in.

He needed only 29 minutes to repay the confidence he had been given.

Arda Guler scores on his first La Liga start

Receiving a pass from Dani Carvajal, the 19-year-old wonderkid fired home from inside the box to draw first blood for Los Blancos, Madrid Universal reports.

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Guler's goal, his second across all competitions this campaign, placed him just behind Rodrgyo de Goes as the second-youngest Madrid player to score on his maiden La Liga start, per Opta Statistics.

While he could not add to his tally before being hurled off in the 68th minute, the former Fenerbache prodigy proved why fans have clamoured for Ancelotti to give him some playing time.

Arda Guler earns rave reviews

After his performance, fans took to social media to showered praise on the youngster, who has been labelled the 'Turkish Messi'.

@RoodMurat wrote:

"Arda Guler has arrived."

Another user, @nigertale, aimed a subtle dig at Barcelona's Lamine Yamal while praising Guler:

"Bigger than Yamal in my books."

Interestingly, a Manchester United fan, @UTDTrey, could not hide his admiration for Arda:

"ARDA GULER HIVE STAND UP!!! OUR BOY IS DESTINED FOR GREATNESS❤️"

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@trikcode, on the other hand, marvelled at the goal scored by the 19-year-old:

"What a goal by the best talent."

@YashRMFC added:

"ARDA GULER GOAL!!! FIRST GOAL IN HIS FIRST START IN LA LIGA. MY STARBOY."

Arda Guler 'embarrasses' defender with Ronaldinho-esque skill

In a related publication, Sports Brief reported on Arda Guler performing a Ronaldinho-esque skill during Real Madrid's 1-0 win over Real Sociedad.

Despite receiving a pass slightly behind him, the teenager showcased quick thinking and creativity in a standout moment.

With a flick reminiscent of Ronaldinho's flair, he skillfully lifted the ball over the advancing Sociedad defender, Javi Galan. The move left his marker stranded, allowing him to regain possession swiftly.