Arda Güler, the 18-year-old footballer who was transferred from Fenerbahce to Spanish giants Real Madrid at the beginning of the season but could not find any time due to the injuries he suffered, made his debut yesterday. Spanish journalists evaluated the performance of the national star, who played 58 minutes in Real Madrid’s match against Arandina in the Spanish King’s Cup, for Spor Arena.
Arda Güler, Real Madrid’s 18-year-old young star, has finally found his first jersey. Arda Güler, who was transferred to Real Madrid at the beginning of the season, was out of the team due to consecutive injuries and could not find a chance to play, played in Real Madrid’s 3-1 win over Arandina in the Spanish King’s Cup and advanced to the next round.
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Staying on the pitch for 58 minutes, the national star put in an effective performance in the match, but his free-kick in the 19th minute hit the post. Arda Güler was the most striking name of the match with his eager play, key intermediate passes and dribbles, and effective shots, but he couldn’t get past the post in the free kick. Arda’s dialog with his teammate Cebellos left a mark on the match.
Our Spanish colleagues, who follow Real Madrid, shared their thoughts on the effective play of our 18-year-old national footballer Arda Güler with Spor Arena.
JUANDE PEREZ (ESTADIO DEPORTIVO): ARDA GULER
“IN 45 MINUTES, ARDA SHOWED WHY REAL MADRID TRANSFERRED HIM”
Arda Güler had a great game, especially in the first half. Arda showed great character, managing the ball control, being active even when he didn’t have the ball at his feet and trying to get the ball. The Real Madrid player was also involved in one of the most important moments of the match. In the 19th minute, he took an impressive free kick that hit the post. It was the best opportunity for Real Madrid in the first half. In 45 minutes he showed why Madrid signed him, but it’s important to remember that the quality of the opposition is not that high and his performance against a top opponent needs to be analyzed.
“ARDA GULER AND JUDE BELLİNGHAM WILL DEFINITELY MAKE A GOOD DUO”
Arda Güler did not disappoint Real Madrid’s expectations from him with his performance, but the opponent is from the fourth category of Spanish football, so he needs to be analyzed carefully. Despite everything, it was seen that he likes to play with the ball and wants to have the ball all the time. He didn’t hide on the pitch and showed a lot of individuality. Arda Güler’s free-kick challenge with Ceballos was pleasing to see the desire of 2 players who want to be in the starting 11. Arda Güler came with great expectations. I think he will definitely be a good duo with Jude Bellingham. Arda will be in the starting eleven as Real Madrid will be playing on several fronts, but I doubt it will happen immediately. Because Arda has to increase the tempo of his game.
JAVIER CARRASCO (ONDAMADRID):
“ARDA HAS A VERY GOOD FUTURE AT REAL MADRID IF HE CONTINUES AS HE IS TODAY”
Arda Güler started the game showing a lot of skills. He has many qualities, he always wants to have the ball. He passes very well and had a very good free kick to the goal. If he continues like he did today, he has a very good future. I saw a lot of confidence and talent in the way he took the ball from Ceballos and took the free kick. Arda played a very good game. There are many top players at Real Madrid, it is difficult for him to play directly in the starting 11 at the moment. Arda needs to keep working and one day he will be a regular in the first team.
JOSE ANTONIO RVERO (ESTADIO DEPORTIVO):
“ARDA DIDN’T LOOK LIKE HE WAS PLAYING HIS FIRST OFFICIAL MATCH WITH REAL MADRID”
Despite the small size of Real Madrid’s opponent yesterday Arda was very good, he showed his quality with the ball at his feet and above all he showed a confidence that a first time player lacks. He didn’t look like he was playing his first official game for Real Madrid. The fact that he told Ceballos that he wanted to take the free-kick shows the personality Arda has. I think Ceballos will be ahead of Arda in the squad rotation, but he will probably overtake Ceballos in terms of free-kick taking as Arda’s kicking is excellent. The confidence that Arda showed yesterday, although unusual for a debutant, is undoubtedly a very positive attitude for a player of his age. It is still too early for Arda to be in Real Madrid’s starting eleven. It’s true that he’s had a good debut, but getting into the starting eleven is a different story. Ancelotti has a tough 11 and opportunities will be scarce. If Madrid continue to have these injured players, he might have a chance. Bellingham are in incredible form. We will have to wait to see what opportunities Arda has and how he and Bellingham complement each other. But first of all, there is no problem with the two connecting well. We still have to wait.
