Guler was selected as the best comment of the game: he is confident and calm when holding the ball, and his defensive contribution is equally outstanding.

Real Madrid beat Juventus 1-0, and Guler was elected the best player of the game after the game.

Guler was in disbelief when he learned that he had won the award.

Guler was selected as the best player of the game by the UEFA technical observation group. The team commented: "The midfielder's contribution on the defensive end is equally outstanding, and his calmness and confidence in reading the game, passing the ball, handling set pieces and holding the ball are even more impressive."