Euro 2024: Arda Guler Breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s Record During Turkey's Win Over Georgia

• Arda Guler announced himself at the 2024 European Championship in Germany by breaking one of Cristiano Ronaldo's records
• The Real Madrid youngster scored a goal of the tournament contender in Turkey's win over Georgia in their group-stage clash
• The 19-year-old forward was also named the Man of the Match due to his impressive performance in the tie held in Dortmund

Real Madrid star, Arda Guler, has etched his name in the UEFA European Championship's history books by breaking one of Cristiano Ronaldo's records.

The former Fenerbahce scored Turkey's second goal as the Crescent Stars defeated Georgia 3-1 in their opening game of the Euro 2024 on June 18.

Guler was making his debut at the Euros and marked it with an early contender for Goal of the Tournament.

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According to data analysts, Opta Stats on X, the Real Madrid star has broken Ronaldo's record by becoming the youngest player to score on his debut in the European Championship finals.

"Arda Guler is the youngest player to score on his debut at a European Championship finals (19 years and 114 days), surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo's previous record of 19 years and 128 days set in 2004."

Reactions as Guler breaks Ronaldo's record

@TheOnlyQuam said:

"Turkish Messi in the making"

@SphaYoko remarked:

"We have a talent here."

@OlufadejuBlaq commented about the GOAT:

"Cristiano is always there"

@brezzada added:

"Arda Guler is walking in a perfect path to success. The goal was so good and breaking Cristiano Ronaldo's record at the Euros is not an easy feat, well done Turkish Messi."

Turkey's next match in the continental competition will be against Ronaldo's Portugal on Saturday, June 22, according to Soccerway.

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Guler spurs Turkey to victory over Georgia

Sports Brief also previously reported on Guler leading Turkey's victory over Georgia in their Euro 2024 opening game at the Football Stadium Dortmund on Friday, June 18.

Fenerbahce defender, Mert Muldur, opened the scoring with a brilliant volley five minutes before the half-hour mark before substitute, Kerem Akturkoglu, sealed their win.