24.05.2026 17:21
Arda Güler, who was claimed to have ended his season at Real Madrid, returned to the pitch in the last league match against Athletic Bilbao. The national player, who joined the game in the second half, earned full marks with his performance in a short time.
In the closing week of La Liga, Real Madrid hosted Athletic Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabéu. The purple-and-whites managed to win the thrilling, goal-filled match 4-2.
GOAL DUEL AT THE BERNABÉU
The goals that brought Real Madrid the victory came from Garcia, Bellingham, Mbappé, and Brahim Díaz, while the visiting team's goals came from Guruteza and Izeta.
"SEASON OVER" THEY SAID, ARDA RETURNED
Due to an unfortunate muscle injury, experts had deemed our national star Arda Güler "unable to play this season anymore," but good news arrived. The 21-year-old national player, who experienced a much faster recovery process than expected, joined the game in the 72nd minute.
HIS PASS LEFT EVERYONE IN AWE
As soon as Arda stepped onto the field, he showcased his class. In the final moments of the match, before Real Madrid's fourth goal, Arda's millimeter-perfect long pass from midfield brought the stadium's fans to their feet. Despite just returning from injury, this superior game vision and composure resonated widely in the Spanish press and social media. The Spanish media and fans praised Arda, giving him full marks.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST ASSISTS
Arda Güler managed to become the player with the most assists of the season under Real Madrid colors, making 9 assists in the league this season.