Real Madrid won with difficulty! Arda Guler's words

Real Madrid, who had only managed one win in their last five La Liga matches, visited Alaves. Real Madrid took a 1-0 lead in the match played at Mendizorrotza Stadium with a goal from Kylian Mbappe in the 24th minute. The home side equalised in the 69th minute with a goal from Vicente. Rodrygo put Real Madrid ahead 2-1 in the 76th minute, and the Whites won the match 2-1.

Real Madrid reached 39 points. Alaves remained on 18 points. Arda Guler, who started the match in the first 11, was replaced by Gonzalo Garcia in the 78th minute. With this match, Real Madrid rose to 39 points, while Alaves remained on 18 points.

Despite this victory, Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso remains the target of criticism. During the El Chiringuito Inside programme, the Spanish coach's choices were criticised, with Arda Guler once again being noted for playing out of position. It was stated, "I was disappointed with what Rodrygo and Vinicius did. They never got involved in the game. Bellingham lost the ball, and Arda wasn't there because he was out of position. We're playing well, we're better, but we're stuck on “us”."

Following the Alaves-Real Madrid match, the Spanish press highlighted that Guler had faded, particularly as the team's energy levels dropped, and that he still hadn't gelled with Bellingham. Some comments were as follows:

Defensa Central: The player who took on the leadership role in Madrid's midfield. He made a good start, but gradually faded, especially after Kylian Mbappé's first goal, as the team gave up.

Football Espana: He seems far removed from his form at the start of the season. At times he looked lost and out of sync with his Real Madrid teammates, which will be a major cause for concern.

 SI: He put in a professional performance but is still trying to find his rhythm with Bellingham on the pitch.