Real Madrid barely won! Arda Güler's words: ‘Not comfortable at all’ Criticism directed at Xabi Alonso

In the 17th week of the Spanish La Liga, Real Madrid faced Sevilla at home. The match, in which Arda Güler started in the first 11, ended with a 2-0 victory for the purple and whites. Our national player remained on the field for 72 minutes.

Real Madrid's goals were scored by Jude Bellingham in the 38th minute and Kylian Mbappe from a penalty in the 86th minute. Sevilla's Marcao received a red card in the 68th minute. Real Madrid, continuing their pursuit of the top spot, reached 42 points. Sevilla remained on 20 points.

French star Mbappe, who finished the match with one goal, reached 59 goals this season in the purple-and-white jersey, equaling Ronaldo's record of 59 goals in a single season for the Spanish giants.

According to Defensa Central's report, Spanish journalists Maldini and Morientes emphasized that Arda Güler's talent was overshadowed due to being played in the wrong position. Speaking after the match, the journalists highlighted that Güler's performance had declined this season, noting that he was unable to showcase his best qualities in midfield because he was playing in that position.

The report stated that Xabi Alonso trusted Arda to play in midfield alongside Aurélien Tchouaméni, but noted that the young star was uncomfortable. It was reported that Real Madrid expected their midfielder to take control of the game and direct play as he saw fit. For Güler, it was emphasized that the most suitable position for him is the attacking midfield position behind the striker, where he makes a difference, and that this has already been proven at Real Madrid and the Turkish national team.

The player assessment stated: “He was a bit subdued as a result of the stagnation and blockage Madrid has been experiencing for weeks. His connection with the forwards was a bit weak in the first half, but this improved significantly in the second half. He was substituted in the 72nd minute.”

GOAL stated about Arda Güler, “He was asked to play a deeper position and take on more defensive duties, but he wasn't very keen on that. He's been struggling lately.” Meanwhile, Managing Madrid said, “He struggled to establish himself. If he's not the main playmaker as number 10, he has difficulty making his presence felt.”

SI added, “He loses the ball easily. He hasn't shown enough presence in midfield to fill the shoes of Eduardo Camavinga, who will likely replace him in 2026.”