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FootballArda Guler: Young Turk Resembles Prime Lionel Messi with Amazing Dribble vs Cadiz, Video
- Arda Guler channelled his inner Lionel Messi with a mesmeric dribble
- The Turkish whiz kid dazzled as Real Madrid beat Cadiz 3-0 on Saturday
- Despite not getting on the scoresheet, Guler dazzled at Santiago Bernabeu
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Arda Guler showcased a moment of brilliance reminiscent of Lionel Messi during Real Madrid's La Liga clash with Cadiz at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Saturday, May 4.
The 19-year-old, who made headlines with a goal on his debut La Liga start against Real Sociedad, earned his second start for Los Blancos as they edged closer to another top-flight title.
Although Guler didn't find the net against Cadiz this time, his performance was captivating, forging a seamless connection with seasoned midfielder Luka Modric, whom he affectionately calls 'brother', per Sportingpedia.
Displaying exceptional ball control and agility, Guler mesmerised the over 80,000 spectators at the iconic Bernabeu.
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Arda Guler mesmerises opponents with Messi-like dribble
In one standout moment sighted by Sports Brief, the former Fenerbahce prodigy skilfully evaded two Cadiz defenders who attempted to dispossess him.
Dubbed the 'Turkish Messi' for his playing style, which resembles the legendary Argentine, Guler illustrated why Real Madrid made significant efforts to secure his talent from Fenerbahce.
As he manoeuvred to advance Madrid's play, he faced pressure from Ruben Sobrino and Alex Fernandez, both of whom attempted to intercept the ball.
Unfazed, Guler deftly adjusted his positioning and skilfully dribbled past his opponents, leaving them trailing in his wake.
What happened next?
He lasted 66 minutes on the pitch with a rating of 7.2 from Sofascore before being substituted for Jude Bellingham, who scored the game's second after Brahim Diaz's stunning opener.
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FootballJoselu wrapped up the victory with his eighth La Liga goal of the campaign in stoppage time.
Guler receives acclaim after debut La Liga goal
In a previous publication, Sports Brief reported that Arda Guler received widespread acclaim for his goal on his debut start for Real Madrid in La Liga against Real Sociedad on Friday, April 26.
This goal, his second in all competitions this season, positioned him just behind Rodrgyo de Goes as the second-youngest Madrid player to score on his first La Liga start.
Following his impressive performance, fans flooded social media with praise for the youngster.