Guler Between Giants: A Laughing Moment Sparks Between Courtois and Haaland
1 January 2026
Guler's Photo Triggers Laughs Between Courtois and Haaland
Turkish rising star Arda Guler, the breakout Real Madrid forward, sparked laughter from his teammates Thibaut Courtois and Erling Haaland during a recent Real Madrid vs Manchester City clash in the UEFA Champions League.
Guler posted the image on his official Instagram, showing him between the giants as the ball flew around during the European fixture at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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Courtois joked that he did not see Guler, prompting Haaland to respond with a string of laughing emojis.
The moment comes from a Champions League night at the Bernabeu. In that match back in December, Manchester City defeated Real Madrid 2-1, with Haaland netting from a penalty earlier in the game.
Courtois is about 2 meters tall, only a few centimeters taller than Haaland, while Guler stands roughly 1.75 meters.
That encounter is part of a season heavy on European fixtures, with the two clubs often crossing paths in elite competitions.
Punchline 1: If humor grows on the pitch, Guler just planted a forest between two giants.
Punchline 2: Between Haaland and Courtois, the middle man steals the show, and the memes do the rest.