Real Madrid moved within one point of FC Barcelona at the top of La Liga after a commanding 4–1 victory over Elche CF at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
Okay News reports that Turkish midfielder Arda Güler produced the standout moment of the match, scoring a remarkable long-range goal from inside his own half to cap the dominant performance.
Antonio Rüdiger opened the scoring in the 39th minute after reacting quickly to a rebound, before Federico Valverde doubled the lead five minutes later with a curling strike from the edge of the penalty area.
The hosts extended their advantage in the second half when Dean Huijsen headed home in the 66th minute from a cross by youngster Daniel Yáñez.
Elche briefly found the net when substitute Manuel Ángel inadvertently turned a low cross into his own goal, but the night belonged to Güler, who spotted goalkeeper Matías Dituro off his line and lofted an audacious strike from near the centre circle in the 89th minute.
Real Madrid manager Álvaro Arbeloa praised the spectacular effort, describing it as an extraordinary moment that left the crowd in amazement.
The result moves Real Madrid to within a point of leaders Barcelona, though the defending champions have played one match more. Elche, meanwhile, remain just above the relegation zone after extending their winless league run.
