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Arda Güler Scores Amazing Goal From 68 Meters

Turkish football star Arda Güler scored an incredible goal from 68 meters away. The long-distance shot helped Real Madrid win 4-1 against Elche. Many people say it is one of the best goals this season.

1 min readLevel 3March 16, 2026

By Flalingo Editorial Team

Vocabulary

Study these words before reading the article. Click the audio button to hear pronunciation.

score

/skɔːr/

verb

To get a goal or point in a sport

“She scored two goals in the game.”

amazing

/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

adjective

Very surprising and wonderful

“The sunset was amazing last night.”

substitute

/ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/

noun

A player who comes into a game to replace another player

“The coach sent a substitute onto the field.”

crowd

/kraʊd/

noun

A large group of people in one place

“The crowd cheered when the team won.”

record

/ˈrekɔːrd/

noun

The best result ever in a sport or activity

“He broke the world record in the race.”

viral

/ˈvaɪrəl/

adjective

Shared very quickly by many people on the internet

“The funny cat video went viral online.”

Article

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Arda Güler scored an amazing goal on Saturday. He plays for Real Madrid in Spain. He kicked the ball from 68 meters away. The ball flew over the goalkeeper. It was in the 89th minute of the game.

Real Madrid beat Elche 4-1 in the match. Güler came on as a substitute player. He saw the goalkeeper was far from goal. So he kicked the ball from his own half. The crowd at the stadium went wild.

This goal tied a La Liga record. No one scored from this far since 2004. His coach said it was like a work of art. The video went viral around the world. Fans everywhere are talking about this goal.

Comprehension Quiz

Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.

1
How far was Arda Güler's goal?
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What was the final score of the match?
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When did Güler score his goal?
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What did Güler's coach say about the goal?

Discussion

Answer these comprehension questions about the article.

1
How far away was Arda Güler when he scored the goal?
2
What was the final score of the match between Real Madrid and Elche?
3
In what minute of the game did Güler score his goal?
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Why was the goalkeeper far from the goal when Güler kicked the ball?
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What record did this goal tie in La Liga history?

Further Discussion

Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.

1
What is the most amazing sports moment you have ever seen?
2
Do you like watching football? Why or why not?
3
Have you ever tried to kick a ball from very far away?
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What do you think makes a great football player?
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Do you follow any sports teams? Tell us about them.