UCL: Arda Güler scores after 36 seconds, the fastest goal

Europe 15 April 2026 at 15:29

Nouya M'toama

News Editor

The UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg kicked off at a blistering pace between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, with a lightning-fast goal and an instant response.

The clash between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid swung dramatically just 36 seconds in. Taking advantage of a failed clearance from Manuel Neuer, Arda Güler unleashed an unstoppable long-range strike. A historic goal—the fastest ever scored by the Madrid club in the competition.

An immediate response

But Bayern didn't flinch. From a corner, Aleksandar Pavlović leveled the score with a powerful header, throwing the match wide open again and putting the Bavarians back ahead on aggregate.

Inside a red-hot Allianz Arena, Vincent Kompany's men showed their intent against a Real side stung into action. The suspense is still alive.