Guler scores a super goal

In the 21st minute, Guler skillfully handled the ball to get past a Getafe defender, before firing a shot from about 20 meters away. The ball from the Turkish midfielder's foot went straight into the far corner of the goal, giving the home team's goalkeeper no chance to block it.

Guler scored for the first time in more than four months in La Liga. The 2005-born star's moment of brilliance helped Real Madrid win their third consecutive away match in La Liga, thereby narrowing the gap with the top team Barcelona to four points.

Guler plays the role of Real's hero.

With the Copa del Rey final against Barca coming up this weekend, coach Carlo Ancelotti made six changes to the starting line-up from the win over Athletic Bilbao.

The match was played at a high tempo from the first minutes. Home side Getafe showed no fear to their powerful opponents and even nearly opened the scoring when Luis Milla tested Thibaut Courtois with a tricky shot. On the other side, Real also responded with a series of attacks, in which Borja Mayoral's header and Fran Garcia's close-range finish made goalkeeper David Soria work hard.

The opening goal came in the 21st minute, from a moment of individual brilliance from Arda Guler. Although Endrick then almost doubled the lead, centre-back Djene saved on the line to keep the hosts' hopes alive.

The second half saw Getafe fight back, especially after substitutes Alvaro Rodríguez and Coba da Costa combined to create a dangerous situation but the ball went over the bar. Meanwhile, Real Madrid continued to press, with Vinícius Junior and Brahim Diaz creating chances but failing to capitalise.

The win helped Real Madrid maintain the pressure on Barcelona in the title race, while also creating a mental boost ahead of the Copa del Rey final. However, the victory was not complete when Eduardo Camavinga had to leave the field with a groin injury, which could have a major impact on the upcoming important matches.