Trending Now - Real Madrid Triumphs Over Elche 4-1, Atlético Climbs to Third
WHO:
Álvaro Arbeloa, Real Madrid coach, stated, "We should frame it, and hang it on a wall," regarding Güler's goal.
Eder Sarabia, Elche coach, described Güler as "a colossal player."
Álvaro Arbeloa, Real Madrid coach, described Arda Güler's goal as "a work of art."
Eder Sarabia, Elche coach, referred to Güler as "one of the best players in the world."
Real Madrid, Elche, Álvaro Arbeloa (Real Madrid coach), Arda Güler (Real Madrid midfielder), Matías Dituro (Elche goalkeeper), Federico Valverde (Real Madrid midfielder), Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid defender), Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid player), Eder Sarabia (Elche coach)
WHAT:
Real Madrid scored two goals in each half during the match against Elche.
Federico Valverde scored his fourth goal in nine days during the match.
Arda Güler's goal was a lob from 10 yards inside his own half in the 89th minute.
Güler's goal was described by Arbeloa as "amazing" and "wonderful," stating, "It was worth having paid for a ticket, or two or three, to see what he did."
Real Madrid's victory allowed them to rest key players ahead of their Champions League match against Manchester City.
Real Madrid won 4-1 against Elche on March 14th, 2026.
Arda Güler scored a goal from a distance of 68.6 meters (75.02 yards) in the 89th minute.
The goal by Güler is the longest in the last 15 LaLiga seasons.
Federico Valverde scored his fourth goal in nine days during the match.
Real Madrid reduced Barcelona's lead at the top of LaLiga to one point.
WHERE:
The match took place at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid, Spain.
WHEN:
The match took place on March 14th, 2026, at 21:00 CET (03:00 PM EST).
The match occurred on March 14th, 2026, at 21:00 CET (03:00 PM EST).
The Champions League last 16 second leg against Manchester City is scheduled for March 17th, 2026.
WHY:
Real Madrid aimed to close the gap with Barcelona in LaLiga standings.
HOW:
Real Madrid brought on five substitutes aged 21 or under during the match.
Arbeloa expressed immense happiness and pride in managing a team featuring many homegrown talents, stating, "It reminded me of the Real Madrid of the [legendary 80s side] Quinta del Buitre era."
Arbeloa mentioned that Kylian Mbappé's fitness would be assessed on March 16th, 2026, ahead of the match against Manchester City.
Güler's goal was described as a lob over the goalkeeper from inside his own half.
The match featured five substitutes aged 21 or under, showcasing homegrown talent.
(UPDATED March 15, 2026 07:16 UTC)
In an impressive display, Real Madrid defeated Elche with a score of four to zero, scoring two goals in each half during their match on March 14. Federico Valverde found the net for his fourth time in just nine days, while Arda Güler's remarkable lob from ten yards inside his own half in the 89th minute drew high praise from both coaches, with Real Madrid's Álvaro Arbeloa suggesting it should be framed and hung on a wall. Additionally, Real Madrid showcased their youth by bringing on five substitutes aged 21 or under during the game.
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(UPDATED March 15, 2026 05:29 UTC)
Real Madrid's coach, Álvaro Arbeloa, praised Arda Güler's stunning goal as "a work of art," calling it "amazing" and "wonderful," and adding that it was worth the price of multiple tickets to witness. Following their victory, Arbeloa expressed pride in managing a team filled with homegrown talent, reminiscent of the legendary 80s Quinta del Buitre era, while also noting that Kylian Mbappé's fitness will be evaluated tomorrow ahead of their Champions League clash with Manchester City. Elche's coach, Eder Sarabia, echoed the sentiment, labeling Güler as "one of the best players in the world."
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(UPDATED March 15, 2026 01:23 UTC)
In a thrilling match at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on March 14, 2026, Real Madrid triumphed over Elche with a score of 4-1, narrowing Barcelona's lead at the top of LaLiga to just one point. Notably, Arda Güler scored an incredible goal from 68.6 meters in the 89th minute, marking the longest goal in the last 15 LaLiga seasons, while Federico Valverde netted his fourth goal in just nine days. The match also highlighted Real Madrid's commitment to nurturing young talent, featuring five substitutes aged 21 or under.