(Video) Arda Güler Channels Ronaldo Magic with Stunning Free-Kick vs Bayern

15.04.26 FT Champions League

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Arda Guler recalled a memorable moment in Real Madrid's match against Bayern Munich when his goal came from a direct free kick and brought to mind Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic goal on the same pitch.

Guler announces himself on the big stage

In fiery match that reached 5 goal - until now - , 21 year old Guler succeeded in scoring a goal from a free kick and launched a powerful shot that settled into Manuel Neuer's net leaving the veteran goalkeeper without any chance.

Echoes of Ronaldo in Munich

The goal immediately drew comparisons to 29 April 2014 when Cristiano Ronaldo scored from a similar position against the same goalkeeper, on the same pitch during Real Madrid’s famous 4-0 win over Bayern Munich.

More than a decade separates the two moments but the similarities are striking .. same stadium, same type of finish, same outcome - Neuer beaten by a Real Madrid player from a dead ball -

A rare & telling pattern

Güler’s strike adds his name to a short list of players who have scored direct free kicks against Bayern in Munich:

• Juninho (Lyon) vs Oliver Kahn: 2003
• Roberto Carlos (Real Madrid) vs Oliver Kahn: 2004
• Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) vs Manuel Neuer: 2014
• Arda Guler (Real Madrid) vs Manuel Neuer: 2026

Three of the four goal belong to Real Madrid players.. a detail that underlines the club’s historical edge in decisive moments on this ground.

Khaled Hegazy |

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