Arda Guler continued his breakthrough campaign in the most recent clash against Belgium on Thursday in the UEFA Nations League. While the 1-2 loss to Belgium extended their losing streak to five games
in the league this season, the 21-year-old has emerged as the creative fulcrum of the team. His growing reputation was further strengthened with his magnificent free-kick in the clash.
In the 20th minute of the game, Guler stepped up to take the free kick and sent the ball into the net via the top-left corner with a magnificent strike from just outside the penalty area. Senne Lammens was hedging his bets and was standing directly in the centre of the goal, making it easier for him to save the goal by moving to his left or his right side. However, Guler whipped it past his head on the furthest left of the wall.
What a goal! Unreal. Insane. Historic.
Absolutely CRAZY! 🤯🤯🤯 https://t.co/LOzXBEKyd8— Arda Güler (fan) (@iHQGuler) November 12, 2026
Arda Guler’s goal doesn’t prove enough for Turkey
While the Real Madrid youngster came up with a brilliant free-kick, it didn’t prove enough for the side to end their losing streak. Turkey started off on a strong note under their new coach Sergen Yalcin. They pinned the rivals deep, kept the ball in the final third and also presented a challenge for the rivals in terms of counter-pressing. However, their control didn’t last long, and their counterparts found space in transition and eventually took control.
Belgium put up some excellent attacking skills on display with Jeremy Doku carrying the ball beyond the defenders. Kevin De Bruyne and Diego Moreira combined well to create good movement and passing opportunities. By half-time, they had taken more shots and created more chances than Turkey, and by the end, they had already limited their attacking threat.
