Duru Nayman celebrates Arda Güler's birthday
Following the victory against Benfica, Arda Güler experienced emotional moments with a surprise birthday celebration prepared by his girlfriend, Duru Nayman.
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In the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, Real Madrid defeated Benfica 2-1 at home, advancing to the next round with a 3-1 aggregate score. National footballer Arda Güler, who played his 100th match for the Spanish giants, celebrated both the qualification and an unforgettable surprise for his birthday.
Immediately after the match ended, Arda Güler's girlfriend, Duru Nayman, prepared a special birthday surprise for the young player. Greeting Arda at the stadium with a cake, Nayman celebrated the national footballer's 21st birthday.
Arda Güler's girlfriend Duru Nayman surprised Arda with a birthday celebration after the match.
— Haber (@Haber) February 26, 2026
?? Arda played his 100th match in a Real Madrid jersey on his birthday.pic.twitter.com/2sUBrVdrF0
A notable detail during the celebration was that his teammates were not present while Arda blew out his candles. This situation became a topic of discussion among social media users, leading to various comments.
Real Madrid stars who were not present at the celebration at the facilities—Bellingham, Rüdiger, Endrick (on loan at Lyon this season), Alaba, Fran Garcia, and Tchouameni—celebrated Arda Güler's new age with messages shared on social media.