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Watch: Real Madrid bench’s reaction to Arda Guler’s wonder goal vs Elche
Real Madrid enjoyed a comfortable 4-1 victory over Elche at the Santiago Bernabeu, but the biggest moment of the night came from the boot of Arda Guler.
The young midfielder produced a goal that immediately entered the conversation for one of the most spectacular strikes of the La Liga season.
With Real Madrid already in control of the match, Guler noticed the opposing goalkeeper off his line and decided to attempt something extraordinary.
From inside his own half, the Turkish talent launched a powerful strike from more than 60 metres away.
The ball travelled through the air before finding the back of the net, leaving players, fans and even the Real Madrid bench in complete disbelief.
Moment of disbelief
The Santiago Bernabeu erupted the moment the ball crossed the line.
Supporters jumped to their feet while teammates on the sideline reacted with shock and excitement.
Several players on the Real Madrid bench could hardly believe where the shot had been taken from.
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As soon as the ball went in, the entire bench rose to celebrate the incredible moment.
Among those who reacted with the most enthusiasm was Antonio Rudiger, who celebrated wildly with his teammates.
The goal not only sealed the victory for Real Madrid but also instantly became the highlight of the evening.
After celebrating on the pitch, Guler ran toward the bench to share the moment with his teammates and coaching staff.
The young midfielder embraced several players before sharing a warm hug with manager Álvaro Arbeloa.
Strikes from such distance are rarely seen in top-level football, especially from a player still at the early stages of his career.
The shot travelled an incredible 68.6 metres before hitting the net, turning what was already a strong performance from Real Madrid into an unforgettable night at the Bernabeu.
In a major update, AS reports that former Real Madrid midfielder and club legend Toni Kroos has taken his first step towards starting his coaching career.
The former Germany international has told the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) that he is interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers.
Real Madrid tried to bring Kroos back
It is no secret that Real Madrid considered bringing Toni Kroos back into the club’s structure after the end of the last season.
The club president, Florentino Perez, had wanted Kroos to have a daily presence at Valdebebas rather than making occasional appearances after his retirement.
Jose Angel Sanchez and Kroos spoke after Perez expressed his desire to see the German working at Valdebebas every day. However, they did not find the right moment, time or structure to give his return a clear form.
A comeback remains one of the possibilities most desired by Madrid supporters because of Kroos’ charisma and what he represents at the Santiago Bernabeu. Neither side wanted him to return simply for the sake of it, so the door remains open for the future.
The relationship between the two parties is excellent, and both know that the opportunity to work together again will eventually come.
Taking it step by step
For now, Kroos continues to run the academy he established in Boadilla, enjoying the opportunity to help develop younger players.
After two years away from the competitive side of football, however, he is beginning to look towards the dugout as a possible next step in his career.
Kroos currently holds coaching qualifications that allow him to work up to the third tier of Spanish football.
This is possible because professionals with at least seven years of proven experience and significant involvement at the elite level can gain direct access to accelerated coaching courses.
That means Kroos could coach a team in Primera Federacion, but the German wants to take things gradually.
Kroos has already informed the RFEF that he would be interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers during the 2027/28 season.
The course taking place this season is not available to elite former players, with UEFA limiting each campaign to 20 places.
With his current qualifications, Kroos could work as an assistant coach, but he cannot yet take charge as a head coach in either the top flight or the Segunda División.
But completing that programme would allow Kroos to obtain the UEFA A licence, which would enable him to coach teams at any level.
