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Guler Between Giants: A Laughing Moment Sparks Between Courtois and Haaland

1 January 2026

Guler Between Giants: A Laughing Moment Sparks Between Courtois and Haaland
Guler stands between Courtois and Haaland in a moment that sparked a smile and a lot of memes.

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.

Reactions and Context

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.

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Michael Whooosh

I am Michael Whooosh, an English sports journalist born in 1986. Passionate about surfing, poetry, and beekeeping, I share my human and sensitive view of sports.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sparked the laughter in the image?

Arda Guler posted a photo showing him between Courtois and Haaland during a Real Madrid versus Manchester City clash.

How did Courtois and Haaland react?

Courtois joked that he did not see Guler, and Haaland replied with laughing emojis.

What match is referenced for context?

The Champions League game between Real Madrid and Manchester City, played at the Bernabeu, where City won 2-1 and Haaland scored from a penalty.