“I’m Very Happy”: Arda Guler Opens Up After Scoring Match Winner, Salutes Real Madrid Teammates

• Arda Guler is on cloud nine after netting on his debut La Liga start
• The youngster crowned his moment with a decisive goal for Madrid
• His superlative display vs Sociedad saw him earn widespread praise

Arda Guler expressed sheer delight after clinching the match-winning goal for Real Madrid during his debut La Liga start.

The 19-year-old made an impactful impression against Real Sociedad on Friday, April 26, requiring only 29 minutes to etch his name in Madrid's history books.

Arda Guler stars on debut La Liga start

Capitalising on a perfectly timed pass from Dani Carvajal, Guler exhibited composure and precision as he calmly slotted the ball into the net to give Madrid the early lead.

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The hard-fought victory edges Los Blancos closer to securing a record-extending 36th La Liga title. With just five matches remaining, they now sit comfortably 14 points ahead of second-place FC Barcelona.

In the process, he became the second youngest Madrid player to score on his first La Liga start, just behind Rodrygo de Goes and ahead of Jude Bellingham, according to Opta Statistics.

Before his standout performance at the Reale Arena in San Sebastian, the former Fenerbahce prodigy had seen limited action, accumulating a mere 98 minutes across seven appearances in all competitions.

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Reflecting on his memorable outing, the young talent expressed gratitude towards his teammates and coach Carlo Ancelotti for their support and guidance.

"First of all, I would like to congratulate my teammates and thank the coach for this opportunity today. "I'm very happy to have scored and to have got the win," he told Real Madrid TV.

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Still revelling in gratitude, Arda expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the overwhelming support he has received in the Spanish capital.

He described his goal against Sociedad as one of the most exhilarating moments and cherished the joy of the achievement.

"This is the best club in the world, and scoring is one of the best feelings. I'm very happy to be here and to have scored. I'd like to thank everyone."

Arda Guler receives endless praise

Sports Brief also highlighted the across-the-board praise received by Arda Guler for his goal and performance in his maiden La Liga start for Real Madrid.

Despite not adding to his tally before being substituted in the 68th minute, the former Fenerbahce talent showcased his potential, validating fans' calls for Ancelotti to give him more playing time.

After his performance, social media platforms were abuzz with fans showering praise on the young player.