The Rest Is Football Arda Guler's 75-yard wonder strike
Mar 17, 2026
A breakdown of Arda Guler’s outrageous 75-yard strike and the rare audacity behind it. Discussion of Fede Valverde’s hot scoring streak and Real Madrid’s strong showing from academy players. Recap of Barcelona’s five-goal game and Raphinha’s hat-trick. Highlights of Nahuel Molina’s stunning winner and a bizarre off-ball red card incident.
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Arda Guler 75 Yard Wonder Strike
- Arda Guler scored an extraordinary 75-yard deliberate strike into an off-the-line goalkeeper for Real Madrid against Elche.
- Gary Lineker and Alex Aljoe described it as a beyond-words sensational goal and compared it to other rare long-range efforts.
Real Madrid Mood Shift And Youth Integration
- Real Madrid's mood and form improved after beating Manchester City and youth contributions.
- Alex noted Fede Valverde's scoring streak and that five academy players featured, suggesting a shift toward homegrown talent at the Bernabeu.
Arbeloa Playing Homegrown Stars
- Manager Álvaro Arbeloa played five cantera graduates and said he could die happy after giving them minutes.
- Alex emphasised Arbeloa's long relationship with those youngsters and the emotional significance of their La Liga debuts.